The Vancouver Police Department says eight closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras along East Hastings Street in the city’s Downtown Eastside are being turned on following what it says are “numerous violent incidents.”

The VPD says the incidents have targeted both community members and police officers in the area.

“We continue to drive down crime and drive out predators through proactive, assertive, and targeted enforcement against violent criminals and prolific offenders who operate in the Downtown Eastside,” Deputy Chief Howard Chow said.

“Despite significant progress, there’s still ongoing and imminent risk to residents and police officers. Now is not the time to let up,” Chow claimed.

The cameras, installed at Main and East Hastings streets and at Carrall and East Hastings streets

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