The Council has agreed an initiative to install CCTV cameras in the Parish to support the prevention, investigation and detection of crime, the apprehension and prosecution of offenders, the maintenance of public order and the reduction of vandalism.  

It is intended cameras will be installed at two locations in the first instance, one in Copthorne and one in Crawley Down.

In Copthorne, the camera will be located on the Village Green and we are currently liaising with our Preferred Supplier to confirm the installation date, which is expected to be in the next few weeks.

In Crawley Down, there will be a camera in front of the Memorial Car Park in Station Road. 

The cameras will be monitored by Sussex Police. We are therefore liaising with Sussex Police and our Preferred Supplier to ensure any necessary servicing and monitoring agreements, and signage will be in place for when installation is completed.

A new CCTV Policy and Frequently Asked Questions will also be published once it is available, to help answer any questions you may have.

Once the cameras are sited, a period of review will take place to inform decisions about whether further cameras will be installed in future.

We will provide further updates as they happen.