Brampton Installs 360-Degree Cameras and License Plate Recognition at 50 Intersections

Brampton officials announced that 360-degree cameras and automated license plate recognition technology have been installed at 50 intersections across the city, with feeds integrated into Peel Regional Police's Community Safety Operations Center. Mayor Patrick Brown said the system is part of council's push to "make our city and Peel region the most inconvenient place in the country to commit a crime," while officials said the cameras have already been used in more than 200 investigations.

Topics Discussed

1. CAMERA AND LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION ROLLOUT

Mayor Patrick Brown announced the completion of the camera and automated license plate recognition rollout at 50 Brampton intersections. He said the city's goal is public safety, stating, "This is about making Brampton the safest city in Canada. This is a top priority for our council to use technology to make our city safer." Brown also said the system is designed to deter criminal activity across the region.

2. POLICE USE AND INVESTIGATION RESULTS

Officials said the system has already been used in more than 200 investigations. Graham said, "The investment in the cameras was 2 million. Of course, there was additional costs to have them put into our infrastructure and then of course ongoing cost of having this integrated with police. But I think the cost is insignificant compared to the value already 200 times these cameras have been used in investigations." Officials said the technology is being used to support investigations and improve police response.

3. REAL-TIME MONITORING AND OPERATIONS CENTRE INTEGRATION

Officials said the cameras are integrated into Peel Regional Police's Community Safety Operations Center and provide real-time information. Deputy Odoi emphasized the value of immediate access to footage with questions about the importance of having immediate visual access when incidents occur. Councillor Paul Vicente said the system depends on coordination across agencies: "Public safety is never achieved by only one organization alone. And it takes collaboration between the municipalities, police, technology partners, and of course our community."

4. PRIVACY AND PROGRAM SCOPE

Officials said the program is intended for public safety and crime response. Brown framed the initiative as part of a broader safety strategy led by council. The discussion focused on the use of cameras and license plate recognition at intersections and their integration with police operations, rather than as a standalone police tool.

5. RELATED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Officials also discussed the city's broader use of technology for safety and enforcement. The camera rollout was presented as one part of Brampton's wider public safety strategy, alongside coordination between the city, police, and technology partners.

Motions

• No motions were identified in the provided meeting notes.

Attendees

The provided notes identified the following participants:

• Mayor Patrick Brown
• Councillor Paul Vicente
• Deputy Odoi
• Graham