The AP has a short-on-details report on news that a program called Safe City, funded by Target and Sprint Nextel, has decided to purchase crime cameras for the Trinidad neighborhood. Trinidad will apparently receive nearly 30 privately funded crime cameras, with installation beginning in May.

Presumably the Safe City cameras will be monitored the same way the MPD’s existing cameras are. On its web site, Safe City describes itself as “a community based initiative that leverages partnerships and technology to help communities and businesses reduce crime and create an environment where people feel safe and secure.” Nearly 25 other cities and towns have received Safe City grants.

City Desk reports that D.C. Council member Phil Mendelson wants to make sure that these cameras will adhere to the same privacy restrictions that apply to existing MPD cameras.

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