Suva, Lautoka to get wider CCTV coverage

CCTV surveillance coverage in Suva and Lautoka is expected to improve, with the Fiji Police Force confirming that cameras along the Nausori-Suva corridor will soon become operational.

Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu said discussions with the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) were being finalised before the system could be activated.

“We expect that to be in operation soon,” he said.

“We are finalising with the FRA on some of the things that need to be ironed out in our memorandum of understanding.

“And that can be in the festive season. It should be on.”

Mr Tudravu said Lautoka would be the second phase of the CCTV rollout, with the Police Force working alongside the municipal council.

Meanwhile, Lautoka City Council has begun testing its solar-powered CCTV cameras as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and security across the city.

Under the direction of acting chief executive officer Taitusi Rasoki, three cameras have been installed at Nede Street, Tukani Street and Veve Street.

Mr Rasoki said the testing phase would allow the council to assess the system’s performance, coverage and effectiveness in the identified areas.

The council had planned to install 20 solar-powered CCTV cameras before Christmas, with further installations to continue progressively.

He added that the rollout was part of broader efforts by police and local authorities to expand surveillance coverage and improve security in urban centres.