Discarded CCTV cameras turned into Christmas tree in Tainan

TAINAN (TVBS News) — A  police station in Tainan has garnered attention online for constructing a "Surveillance Camera Christmas Tree" from nearly 100 discarded cameras. 

The creation, which emerged as a hot topic on the social media platform "Tainan Style," is the brainchild of Yongxin Police Station Deputy Chief Chang Shuo-feng.

Chang and his colleagues assembled the distinctive Christmas tree in their spare time, using primarily wood, and topped it with intersection surveillance cameras mimicking tree branches.

Using 100 decommissioned surveillance cameras has resulted in a unique, all-seeing "Surveillance Camera Christmas Tree."

However, the tree creates more than just holiday cheer. It is symbolic, reflecting the police department's relentless efforts to detect and counter criminal activity. Specifically, it stands as a visual statement to discourage potential wrongdoers and car thieves, according to Chang.

Adding an extra touch to the artistic installation, the Christmas star at the top of the tree is fashioned from a figurine of a Teddy Bear mascot of the police station and a recently published booklet to help citizens recognize scams.