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Police CCTV network expands nationwide

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  • Fiji is expanding its police CCTV surveillance network with 230 new cameras planned along the Suva-Nausori corridor.
  • Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua stated the cameras will enhance crime prevention, intelligence gathering, and emergency response.
  • The expansion is part of the Fiji Police Force's Safe City Project, with future plans to extend surveillance to Nadi and Lautoka.

Fiji is significantly enhancing its public surveillance capabilities with the planned installation of 230 CCTV cameras across 50 sites along the Suva-Nausori corridor. Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua announced that 97 cameras are already operational, with extensive coverage established between Suva Bus Station and Suva Market, as well as around key public spaces like Ratu Sukuna Park, Albert Park, and Stinson Parade.

He says the high-resolution cameras will strengthen crime prevention, intelligence gathering, evidence collection, traffic monitoring and emergency response.

— Minister for Policing Ioane NaivaluruaDescribing the intended benefits and functions of the new CCTV network.

These high-resolution cameras are intended to bolster crime prevention efforts, improve intelligence gathering, aid in evidence collection, facilitate traffic monitoring, and strengthen emergency response coordination. The initiative is a key component of the Fiji Police Force's Safe City Project, outlined in their 2025-2029 Strategic Plan. Future phases of this project include expanding surveillance to the cities of Nadi and Lautoka.

Currently, all city camera feeds are centralized at the Police Command Centre in Totogo. Opposition MP Premila Kumar welcomed the expansion and inquired about the possibility of integrating privately owned CCTV cameras into the police monitoring system. Minister Naivalurua expressed openness to such connections, provided that the systems are interoperable and professionally configured, noting that footage from private cameras has already proven valuable in identifying and apprehending suspects.

Police are open to such connections but warns systems must be interoperable and professionally configured.

— Minister for Policing Ioane NaivaluruaResponding to a question about linking private CCTV cameras to the police network.

Naivalurua also addressed potential privacy concerns, stating that safeguards are under consideration as part of the proposed Police Act 2026. This legislative review aims to balance enhanced security measures with the protection of individual privacy.

Naivalurua also acknowledged privacy concerns, saying safeguards are being considered under the proposed Police Act 2026.

— Minister for Policing Ioane NaivaluruaAddressing public concerns about privacy related to the expanded surveillance system.
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