Columbus adding new crime surveillance cameras

Columbus City council members approved new surveillance cameras to be installed across the city.
The City already has cameras in Weinland Park, Linden, Hilltop, Mount Vernon Ave and East Livingston.
The second phase of installments will add three locations: Franklinton, far East and far North.
“Video evidence is always important to investigators,” Sgt. Shaun Laird of the Columbus Division of Police Robbery Unit said. “Having the city have cameras in different areas gives detect