By The Tribune-Review

Security cameras to be installed at The Waterfront development in Homestead will be funded by a federal Department of Homeland Security grant, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said Monday.

Zappala said cameras that can recognize faces and license plates will be installed at the entrances and exits to The Waterfront. Zappala said he hopes the cameras will deter crime there.

The popular development had a spate of shootings and robberies in the summer.

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