{"id":229652,"date":"2025-03-19T05:33:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=229652"},"modified":"2025-03-19T17:15:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:15:18","slug":"new-security-measures-in-antigua-and-barbuda-to-help-solve-missing-persons-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/new-security-measures-in-antigua-and-barbuda-to-help-solve-missing-persons-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"New Security Measures in Antigua and Barbuda To Help Solve Missing Persons Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Government to Expand CCTV Network to Strengthen National Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> government has announced plans to expand the country’s Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) network<\/strong> as part of a broader strategy to enhance national security and crime prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a recent interview, Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed that the Cabinet has approved an expansion of the existing surveillance infrastructure<\/strong>, with additional cameras to be installed at key locations across the country.<\/p>

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\u201cWe need additional cameras, and the Cabinet has taken a decision to expand the network throughout the country,\u201d Browne stated.<\/p>

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The move comes amid growing public concerns over crime, including the recent murder of nine-year-old Chantel Crump<\/strong>. The Antigua and Barbuda<\/strong> <\/a>government has emphasized that improving surveillance will assist law enforcement in solving crimes more efficiently<\/strong> and act as a deterrent to criminal activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, homeowners looking to install security cameras can already benefit from duty-free concessions<\/strong> on surveillance equipment, a measure that has been in place for several years. Browne reaffirmed that there should be no customs-related barriers<\/strong> to importing security cameras for personal use.<\/p>

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While details of the expansion plan have yet to be fully outlined, the initiative is expected to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n