Security Cameras Coming To 14 High Schools
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The City of Chicago is hoping security cameras will bring calm to some high-risk high schools.
As WBBM Newsradio 780's Nancy Harty reports, despite budget challenges that have resulted in the Chicago School Board denying teachers their contractually-promised raises, the Chicago Public Schools are proposing installing $7 million in cameras during the 2012 fiscal year.
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In a news release, the district said between 50 and 80 cameras would go in at 14 high schools.
CPS claims a pilot program at Fenger High School, 11220 S. Wallace St., cut arrests by 69 percent last year.
The system is also already in place at Solorio High School, 5400 S. St. Louis Ave., and South Shore High School, 7529 S. Constance Ave.
The high schools that are slated to receive cameras are: Clemente Community Academy, 1147 N. Western Ave.; Hyde Park Academy High School, 6220 S. Western Ave.; Sullivan High School, 6631 N. Bosworth Ave.; Morgan Park High School, 1744 W. Pryor Ave.; Orr Academy High School, 730 N. Pulaski Rd.; Marshall Metro High School, 3250 W. Adams St.; Tilden Career Academy High School, 4747 S. Union Ave.; Bogan Computer Technical High School, 3939 W. 79th St.; Wells Community Academy High School, 936 N. Ashland Ave.; Senn High School, 5900 N. Glenwood Ave.; Juarez Community Academy, 2150 S. Laflin St.; Julian High School, 10330 S. Elizabeth St., and Farragut Career Academy, 2345 S. Christiana Ave.
Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Jean-Claude Brizard says creating safe schools is vital for both teaching and learning.
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