Sarroff on the fly with crime
Mayoral hopeful Eddy Sarroff wants to fund a flying army of drones to improve safety on the Gold Coast.
Mr Sarroff has unveiled his campaign pitch for fighting crime and ramping up safety measures in the suburbs.
Mr Sarroff, previously a sixterm councillor is campaigning on improving safety, including using hi-tech unmanned craft.
“Drones assist Surf Lifesaving Queensland by keeping us safe on the beach and in the water, why not in our neighbourhoods,” he said.
“We will also consult with the relevant authorities about using the latest and most sophisticated drones to help us fight crime in our suburbs.
“My council will fund Neighbourhood Watch programs conjointly with communities and allow communities to set the priorities, after all they live in their local neighbourhoods”.
“We will also work with local communities and identify additional street lighting and lighting in public areas, including a greater concentration on public safety in our most popular night-time locations across the city.”
Mr Sarroff said he would authorise spending $10m to expand the Gold Coast’s CCTV network under a plan to improve safety and fight crime.
“I will convene a yearly Neighbourhood Think Tank for all Neighbourhood Watch committees across the city and invite representatives from Police, Justice, Housing, Education and leading criminologists,” he said.
“I will also lead a Crime and Community Safety Committee … My council will work with all state bodies to improve the safety and lifestyle for all residents across the city.”