Fresno City Councilmen Luis Chavez and Mike Calvasi announced on Tuesday that they would be introducing a budget bill aimed at organized retail theft and other property crimes.

They want the city to spend $100,000 on a pilot program, “Project Spotlight,” to install real-time camera connections in local retail stores that can be viewed by the Fresno Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center.

Karvasi and Chavez said their idea was based on the success of Project Greenlight in Detroit. President Chavez visited the area earlier this year as part of a best practices exchange with Detroit officials.

“For too long, local businesses in Fresno have been victims of organized theft and other property crimes,” Karvasi said in a news release. “Project Spotlight has a proven track record of success in tackling property crime.”

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Success in Detroit

The Detroit program began by installing cameras and the trademark green beacons at eight gas stations. Since its launch in 2016, the program has grown to over 550 companies.

Additionally, a US Department of Justice study found that the number of reported property crimes at participating companies decreased by approximately 27% compared to non-participating companies.

The $100,000 requested by city council members will fund the installation of cameras and Project Spotlight Beacons at select retailers. The funding will also provide technical assistance in connecting cameras to Fresno PD.

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