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Granbury, Texas will be deploying 15 video surveillance cameras starting in October 2008. This project will build upon the Tropos Wi-Fi mesh network that the city operates for public safety and public access. The city is increasing the number of Tropos wireless nodes from 110 to 150 to cover additional areas that have been annexed by the City since the original deployment. Installation of mobile routers in all police vehicles is also under way. These cameras are the same type that were deployed by the Dallas police department in the central business district of Dallas.

Where will Granbury install the cameras? Primarily the City Airport, hike and bike trail, parks, and beach area. Video will be streamed via the wireless network back to the Granbury police department and digitally stored for 60 days. Camera streams will also be available to the officers in their vehicles.

Granbury currently has one camera deployed as a test unit to cover the Granbury Firefighter Memorial which had been vandalized twice prior to the camera being deployed. The focus of the surveillance system is deterrent in nature. Total cost of the hardware and deployment is $45,000 and installation work will be done by the City of Granbury IT Department.

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