The city of College Park has joined a growing list of cities to install video cameras near high-traffic areas throughout the city. Iron Sky, a Houston, Texas-based surveillance company will provide College Park with high-definition cameras in its ongoing effort to reduce and prevent crime.

“The use of cameras will help us take any step necessary to improve the overall safety of this city,” said Interim Police Chief Tom Kuzniacki. “They will help us monitor some situations before they become problematic, and in emergency situations, staff can view in real time on the laptop inside their vehicles.”

This is the first venture into street level surveillance for College Park. The fixed cameras are planned for Main Street, Old National Highway and Camp Creek Parkway. Cameras record high resolution images at 20 to 30 frames per second, 24 hours a day.

“We are proud to be the solution selected by the city of College Park, and are fully committed to working with Chief Kuzniacki to support his innovative approach to protecting citizens,” said Keith Drummond, president/CEO of Iron Sky.

Law enforcement and emergency responders will have the ability to observe any camera on the system, giving real-time monitoring capabilities in the field. Other uses may include the ability to recognize and record other activity, such as someone painting graffiti on a wall or dumping trash and garbage in unauthorized areas.

With a population of about 20,000 residents, the city of College Park covers 10-square miles. The city is also home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest.