Dear Kayenta Township Community Members,
We hope this message finds you well. In an effort to enhance public safety and improve security in our community, we are launching a 30-day pilot project to test the use of surveillance cameras in key areas throughout the Kayenta Township. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to protect our residents, deter criminal activity, and foster a safer environment for everyone.
Pilot Project Overview:
Starting from October 23, 2024, surveillance cameras will be temporarily installed at the Kayenta Township Recreation Park and a second location to be determined. These cameras will operate for 30 days and will monitor activity in public areas only. No private property or personal spaces will be recorded.
Goals of the Pilot Project:
- Learn how surveillance camera technology impacts unlawful activity and crime reduction: The cameras are intended to deter unlawful activity, providing an additional tool for the Kayenta Township and law enforcement to keep community safe.
- Evaluate the Effectiveness of Surveillance Technology: Data collected from this pilot will help us assess whether the cameras are effective in reducing crime and ensuring public safety.
- Learn community concerns on public safety: We understand the importance of protecting the privacy of our residents. Footage captured will be stored securely and used strictly for public safety purposes. Access will be limited to authorized personnel only, and all data will be handled in accordance with privacy laws and regulations.
Feedback and Transparency:
We encourage feedback from the community before, during, and after the pilot program. Your input will help determine whether this initiative should be expanded, modified, or discontinued. We will launch survey’s to collect feedback before and after the pilot which will be used to inform the decision making process. In the interest of transparency, updates on the project’s progress will be shared with the public, including data on its effectiveness in improving safety at the stakeholder’s meeting on October 23, at 6:00pm at the Town Hall meeting or provide feedback 24-hours on the Township’s website at kayentatownship-nsn.gov.
Click here to take the pilot launch survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/HjcvrgFr5C
How You Can Participate:
During the pilot project, you may notice the cameras in operation. If you have any questions or concerns, we welcome you to submit your feedback through this form https://forms.office.com/r/0t32eyPVZt. Additionally, a stakeholder’s meeting will be held on October 23, 2024, at 6:00pm at the Kayenta Town Hall.
Conclusion:
The safety and well-being of our residents remain our top priority. We believe this pilot project represents a proactive step towards making the Kayenta Township a safer place to live, work, and visit. We look forward to your cooperation and support as we explore this technology together.
Thank you for your attention, and we are eager to hear your thoughts on this important initiative.
Sincerely,
Jarvis Williams
Town Manager
The Kayenta Township
Information on the surveillance camera technology can be found here https://www.lvt.com/.
No personal information will be collected. For information on data collection, please see Live View Technologies’ privacy policy https://www.lvt.com/legal.
The Kayenta Township will evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot to modify or expand the public safety initiative.
Feedback from the public is welcomed and can be provided by survey’s, Town Hall meetings, or by submitting your feedback through this form https://forms.office.com/r/0t32eyPVZt.
At this time, the pilot is limited to the Kayenta Township Recreation Park and a second location to be determined. Please follow this website for any updates.
The Kayenta Township is sponsoring the pilot.
The pilot is sponsored by Live View Technologies with no cost to the tax payers of the Kayenta Township.
We welcome participation and feedback from community members, however, this pilot is limited to the Kayenta Township.
The Kayenta Township does not have responsibility outside of the boundaries of the Township. As such, the surveillance camera pilot is limited to the Kayenta Township in Kayenta, Arizona.
