Ogdensburg officials are asking anyone with information regarding the recent vandalism at the city park to come forward by calling 315-393-1980. Deputy Mayor Steve Fisher said it’s time for the city to move forward with putting cameras in city parks. (Photo courtesy of Ogdensburg Recreation)
BY JIMMY LAWTON
North Country This Week
OGDENSBURG — Ogdensburg Deputy Mayor Steve Fisher says recent vandalism at the city park highlights the need for the city to install security cameras at several locations.
Ogdensburg’s new playground was recently vandalized, much to the dismay of city officials who celebrated its early opening last month.
Officials are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward by calling 315-393-1980.
Interim City Manager Andrea Smith said the city was investigating the incident, including reviewing camera available camera footage.
“In the meantime we are exploring all possible options for increasing security, including the addition of cameras,” she said.
Ogdensburg resident Margaret Haggerty, who spoke during public comment mentioned vandalism as one of many problems facing the city.
She said the city has fallen on hard times with instances of vandalism, homicide, drugs, theft, bullying and fear becoming common.
“Where is our leadership in all this chaos?” She asked.
Although the city council didn’t discuss the matter at the Aug. 14 meeting, Fisher said plans to install cameras had been in mind since the new playground was first discussed. He said the city also needs to place cameras at other key points of interest.
“There are multiple locations in the city where I’d like to see cameras. There is a cost to it, yes, but the cost compared to a camera and a monitor in the cloud compared to dealing with an incident is worse,” he said.
Fisher, who is a retired city police officer, says it’s time for Ogdensburg to modernize. He said that aside from being a deterrent in parks, cameras are helpful tools in…
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