Surveillance camera use questioned

The Indianapolis Star reporter Brendan O’Shaughnessy examined the effectiveness of the city’s police surveillance cameras. According to the article, “Police say they have made a handful of arrests thanks to the cameras, including a homicide last year. But without hard data, it’s hard to tell whether the cameras are worth the money.” Each camera costs $12,000 to $14,000, and the city plans to add around 40 cameras this year.