Photo by Hannah Davey
Security cameras are being installed across the campus. Over 100 cameras will eventually be placed in strategic areas.
Oxnard College Campus Police are beginning the steps of installation for their new camera system, allowing them to have a birds-eye view of the campus.As of Feb. 17, there are 10 cameras working and the number grows by the hour, according to Lt. Greg Beckley.In the end, Oxnard College will have 152 cameras strategically aimed toward key positions on and around campus to help prevent crimes.”We can see the trouble before it gets here and identify it after it leaves,” said Beckley.The Cameras have the ability to rewind, so Campus Police can review tapes, as well as zoom in to read license plates and tags.”It’s very high tech,” said Beckley. “I’m very impressed.”