New cameras have been added to Metro parks in an effort to enhance safety and revamp security for park goers.
A gorgeous day in the park filled with families and paddle boarders, quickly turned into terror, when police say an 18-year-old nanny was brutally raped in front of the children she was caring for.
The security cameras in the parking lot where it happened weren't working, and police have yet to find the suspect that got away without being caught on surveillance video.
"Those cameras are so obsolete there's nothing we can do with them the decision was made not to remove them because there is a visual deterrent," said Capt. Chris Taylor, Metro Police Dept.
Captain Taylor said 17 cameras were purchased between 2004 and 2006, and the cameras are so old the software can not be updated. The department was faced with the task of adding new cameras to the parks.
"To replace all of the camera it would cost about a quarter to a half million dollars," Capt. Taylor said.
Yet, the new cameras can only come as quickly as the budget allows, and based upon priority.
Seven new cameras have been added to different parks that have web-based software, and officers can review the images at anytime. Officers have reminded residents to stay alert while in public parks.
