Dozens of security cameras installed at Dauphin County parks
DAUPHIN COUNTY — In an effort to cut down on vandalism, a new $100,000 camera surveillance system — which is covered by two grants — is being installed at five of the 15 parks across Lower Paxton Township.
“There was $4,000 worth of damage done to the bathrooms at Koons Park last year, and there was $10,000 done to George Park,” said Robin Lindsey, Chairwoman of the Lower Paxton Township Board of Supervisors.
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That’s partially what led to the decision to implement cameras, according to Adam Kosheba, the Director of Public Safety for Lower Paxton Township.
“We had a vehicle actually drive up onto [a park] property and tear up the lawn,” Kosheba said. “We ended up in a vehicle pursuit because of it.”
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Security cameras are installed at the following parks:
Brightbill Park, 5000 Commons Drive
George Park, Nyes Rd & Heatherfield Way
Koons Park, 6030 Larue Street
Lingle Park, 1100 Pleasant Drive
Kohl Memorial Park, 1050 Dowhower Road
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