Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) joined Sen. Marty Golden (R-Brooklyn) in proposing a tax credit for the installation of security surveillance cameras outside of private homes and commercial buildings. Hikind also presented money rewards for the personal security surveillance video that led to the arrests of the perpetrators who brutally attacked a 60-year-old man on Avenue M back in December.

“Security cameras are essential now,” Assemblyman Hikind said. “This is about protecting the well-being of our families, homes, businesses, and communities, especially with the constant threat of terrorism. So many security systems have provided police with essential leads in solving crimes, and will continue to do so in record time.”

In sponsoring the bill, Sen. Golden echoed Hikind’s remarks, saying, “Surveillance cameras are an effective tool in reducing crime and protecting citizens. It is extremely important to utilize every crime fighting tool available to assist the NYPD in their investigations and quickly apprehend perpetrators. I encourage business and property owners to take advantage of this tax credit and install security cameras.”

After the assault on Avenue M, a home surveillance camera captured the footage of the brutality, which was later turned into police and expedited the apprehension of the criminals responsible. “These cameras are helping tremendously and are so crucial to have,” Hikind said. “It makes all the sense in the world to provide homeowners and businesses with an incentive to install a security camera system.”

Assemblyman Hikind’s proposed tax credit is just one of many efforts to increase surveillance camera use in the community. In years prior, Hikind collaborated with the MTA in successfully establishing CCTV surveillance cameras on train station platforms in his district, while also securing $1 million to install the Leiby Kletzky Security Initiative throughout Boro Park and Midwood. “I’m proud to have secured the funding for this initiative and hope to increase the amount of cameras we have,” Hikind said. “Surveillance cameras help make our community safer and expedite the investigation process. The more cameras we have, the safer we will be.”

(YWN Desk – NYC)