Thursday, May 07, 2015

Hidden Cact-Eye: Paradise Valley installs cameras in cactus

The City of Paradise Valley has added cactus with cameras in them over the past few days, but residents have no idea why, and the city doesn't want to talk about them. About two dozen fake cactus already serve as cover for cell towers, but some people were alarmed to see cameras being place in cactus around town. While town leaders didn't initially want to talk with us about the cameras, we did end up getting some explanation. If you look close enough at the cactus as you drive through Paradise Valley and you might see some "cact-eyes" looking back. "I've lived here for 30 years, and I've never seen cameras in a saguaro before," said Randy Evans. Residents are now curious what the cameras will be used for. "Your guess is as good as mine," said Evans. "I thought maybe y'all knew what it was," said Chamberlain. FOX 10 asked Paradise Valley Police about the cameras, but they said they were not prepared to make a statement at this time. At City Hall people were also hesitant to talk with FOX 10 about the cameras, saying they wanted to wait until all the cameras were installed, but eventually the Town Manager answered some of the questions. "The town is embarking on the installation of license plate readers," said Kevin Burke, Paradise Valley Town Manager...more

A FOX 10 video report is at the link provided.

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