The City of Hobart owns the cameras and associated data but police officers can access the footage at any time via a portal at Hobart police station.
The lord mayor of Hobart, Anna Reynolds, said the distribution of the live CCTV to police a first for the state meant it would be seen by people who need it most.
David Vaile, chair of the Australian Privacy Foundation, questioned the oversight and accountability mechanism, asking whether there was a rash of crime justifying the massive access.
Police commander Jason Elmer highlighted that the camera footage had assisted in a number of matters, including apprehending offenders and monitoring the welfare of people during severe weather events.
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