More cameras to watch Chongqing

CHONGQING: Nearly 500,000 surveillance cameras will watch public places in Chongqing by 2012, in accordance with a new government initiative.

By installing new cameras and updating surveillance systems, city officials will see an improvement in video quality. Also, the total number of cameras will reach 497,000 by 2012, city government officials said.

The plan aims to improve public security and enhance police capabilities in handling emergencies, thus advancing a "Safe Chongqing," a police source said. This vision is the government's top agenda and has been pushed forward by the unprecedented dragnet of Chongqing gangs since June.