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District attorney says surveillance cameras reduce, solve crimes

PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County district attorney says the new security system installed on Pittsburgh's South Side is making a difference.

The cameras were installed along East Carson, 10th and 18th streets last year.

Since then, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala said they've helped reduce crime by 37-percent.

There are now plans to extend the system into more Allegheny County communities, as well as school districts and college campuses.

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In fact, the cameras have also been used as evidence and helped solved crimes that Zappala said wouldn't have been solved without the security system in place.

The district attorney's office already has more than 450 cameras in 75 locations.

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"We're trying to stabilize the crime rate in areas like McKeesport and West Mifflin," Zappala said. "I think we can accomplish the same thing we did here on the South Side."

The surveillance cameras were installed after business owners raised concerns about safety in the area and continuing issues with alcohol.

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