The cameras are not for secruity.  They are part of a CMU project to control the complex traffic light system at the Target corner.
See: 

 http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/transportation/cmu-develops-high-technology-traffic-signal-timing-system-654781/

It was funded by several local philanthropic organizations, all interested because of the potential for more efficient traffic flow to reduce air pollution.

-dk

This infuriates me.   There are cameras all over Target and that entire intersection is equipped with cameras that tax payers paid for.  Why can't someone look at ANY of the cameras and help him find out who stole his bike?  I have never heard of those cameras being used for any purpose whatsoever.  There is still a lot of crime in that area - so why did the city install them?

Sorry to vent, but crime seems to be at the same level it was before all of these security measures were implemented.  

Celeste
Sheridan Ave. 

From: "Marc Glowczewski" <marc.glowczewski@gmail.com>
To: "Highland Park List Serve" <neighborhood@highlandparkpa.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 8:25:45 PM
Subject: [Highland Park] Stolen Bike

Well, I just had my bike stolen from Target in East Liberty.  If you happen to see it around town, drop me a line.

Marc