A Victorian council has declined requests to install CCTV cameras at a local skate park identified by police as a crime hotspot. Parents initiated a petition advocating for the cameras, citing safety concerns for children using the facility. The council, however, stated that assuming responsibility for public safety through CCTV installation falls outside its purview and is an unreasonable expectation. This decision follows police designation of the skate park as an area with elevated criminal activity. The council maintains that policing is not within its remit. Parents are now considering further action to address the safety issues at the park. The dispute highlights a tension between community safety demands and council responsibilities.