Security cameras rolled out to catch dog baiters operating in Redlands

A bayside council is the latest to wage war on dog baiters, declaring that security cameras would be rolled out across parks and rewards could be offered to catch offenders.

Redlands mayor Karen Williams have declared war on dog baiters. She is pictured with dog Ollie. Picture: Supplied

SECURITY cameras will be rolled out across Redlands Coast parks in a bid to catch dog baiters after two suspected incidents in two weeks.

Mayor Karen Williams announced this morning that the council are in the midst of deploying cameras and officers across dog parks to monitor suspicious activity.

She said the council was also investigating offering a reward to anyone who provided footage or photographs that helped prosecute offenders.

Community takes a stand against ’appalling’ copycat dog baiters

“The thought of anyone intentionally trying to harm local pets is deplorable,” Cr Williams said.

“In response, all available council officers will be on the ground watching for any suspicious activity.”

This chopped up meat was found by a dog walker at Valantine Park last week.

In the past two weeks, there have been two incidents of potential dog baiting.

Last week suspicious meat was found by a dog walker at Valantine Park in Alexandra Hills and this week there was another case at a park off Riverton Drive, Wellington Point.

Cr Williams said while it had not been confrimed that the meat was poisoned, samples had been sent to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for testing.

Earlier this month, Brisbane City Council also moved to establish covert cameras across dog off-leash areas to help catch offenders after a spate of tragic dog baiting deaths.

Cr Williams has also written to the Queensland Police Service offering the council’s support in helping to catch and prosecute dog baiters.

“Baiting is a despicable crime that also raises risks for native wildlife and children that may pick up the bait,” she said.

“As a community, we need to be vigilant and do whatever we can to guard against such incidents.”