"To be clear, the (camera) program must be established as a further instrument to support policing, not a stand alone, "silver bullet" to replace officers on the street," the report, signed by chief Keith McCaskill reads.

[Coun]. Gord Steeves, chair of that committee, called [Fielding]'s summertime goal "pretty ambitious," and said although he as well is curious to find out just why police are being so cautious in their timeline, there's a balance to be had between moving quickly and outstripping public confidence.

There's also evidence a recent fact-finding mission to Minneapolis by staff from the Mayor's office may be a direct influence on Winnipeg's plans for public surveillance.