Barrie Police seek access to city’s traffic management camera system
Courtesy Barrie360.com and News Release
By Barrie Police Service, March 3, 2025
The Barrie Police Service is working with the City of Barrie to access to the City’s traffic management camera system as a resource for police investigations and active emergencies. This access will compliment the existing CCTV infrastructure operated by the Barrie Police.
A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) was completed to ensure that any privacy concerns related to this change in access were acknowledged and addressed.
The Barrie Police Service will be hosting an open house for the community to attend, Tuesday March 18th and learn more about the many safety measures and procedures in place to protect privacy, as well as the limited circumstances when camera footage may be accessed.
| When | Tuesday, March 18 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.A brief formal presentation will be held at 7:00 p.m. |
| Where | Community Room, Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus110 Fairview Road |
| What | Join us for an open house to learn more about the PIA and the CCTV camera program. A brief formal presentation will be held at 7:00 p.m. |
| Who | Various Barrie Police Service members will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on the CCTV camera program.· Chief Rich Johnston· IT Manager TJ Medlyn· Freedom of Information Coordinator Jessica Brown |
| Why | This open house will provide an opportunity for public feedback, as well as for the Barrie Police to share information on:· Current camera locations· Purpose of camera systems· Law enforcement usage protocols· Privacy protection measures |