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Solar-Powered Cameras on Wheels Enhance Public Safety

3/23/2026

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Cameras on Wheels (COWs) are emerging as a tool for public surveillance, deployed in parking lots and construction sites to deter crime.
They are solar-powered mobile camera towers equipped with license plate recognition and high-definition footage capabilities.
They deter theft and assist law enforcement with real-time monitoring and incident dispatching, especially in areas recovering from disasters.
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Commander Eric Tennessen said the presence offers reassurance to residents.

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Story summary

Cameras on Wheels (COWs) are emerging as a tool for public surveillance, deployed in parking lots and construction sites to deter crime.
They are solar-powered mobile camera towers equipped with license plate recognition and high-definition footage capabilities.
They deter theft and assist law enforcement with real-time monitoring and incident dispatching, especially in areas recovering from disasters.
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Commander Eric Tennessen said the presence offers reassurance to residents.