Why Community is Key to a Comprehensive Parks Security Plan

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The ideal park is supposed to be a place to play, relax, exercise or simply allow the body and mind to wander while reconnecting with the natural world. Parks are inherently a bit wild, unmonitored and disconnected from the bustling cities and towns that surround them. Unfortunately, the inherent seclusion of these places can invite all kinds of trouble — from partying and vandalism to theft, assault or worse. 

In March of this year, Raleigh, N.C., decided it was time to take the next step toward securing its parks. The city invested in 86 cameras to install throughout the city’s 10,000 acres of parks and green spaces. Resident reactions were mixed on the new additions, with some saying they’d seen crime happening in the parks and were glad for the additional security, while others said the cameras are an invasion of privacy in areas where people often go to be alone and get away from it all. 

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