Mount Vernon officials announced the launch of a new public safety camera program on Tuesday.
At a news conference held at City Hall, officials said the program is multi-phased. They kicked off the first part of it with their Residential Camera Initiative which provides 400 free security cameras to residents.
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard said this will help enhance public safety and improve the quality of life in Mount Vernon.
“Security cameras serve as a critical deterrent against package theft, home break ins and property crimes, reckless driving and speeding in our residential neighborhoods," Patterson-Howard said.