City of Hornell / July 16, 2026
The City of Hornell Police Department has been awarded $10,000 through the Steuben County Law Enforcement Grant Program to fund the addition of a new camera site to the City’s Community Camera Program.
The new camera site will be located near the intersection of Seneca Street and State Street, in the vicinity of Hornell High School. It will feature a high-resolution PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) camera providing a 360-degree view of the surrounding area. The camera will provide coverage of the east and south sides of Hornell High School, portions of Seneca and State streets, approximately 10 local businesses, and parts of a large residential neighborhood. The camera will provide both live and recorded coverage of the area directly to the Hornell Police Department.
“This new camera site will significantly expand our ability to protect the more than 800 students, teachers, and staff at Hornell High School while also providing coverage of one of the busiest areas of our city,” said Police Chief Ted Murray. “It will help us deter and investigate crime, monitor traffic and pedestrian safety, and provide valuable real-time intelligence during emergencies at or near the school.”
The location will also allow the Police Department to monitor traffic conditions during busy student arrival and dismissal times, when congestion on Seneca and State streets can create safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists. Recorded footage may also assist officers in investigating traffic accidents and other incidents in the area.
Mayor John Buckley said, “This is a significant addition to our Community Camera Program that will enhance public safety not only around Hornell High School, but throughout a much larger section of our community. We are grateful to Steuben County for this funding and for its continued partnership in helping us provide our Police Department with the tools and technology needed to keep our residents safe.”
The Steuben County Legislature approved the funding award, and the Hornell Common Council subsequently authorized Chief Murray to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the County to accept the grant funds.
