A senior police officer from Scotland Yard has been in contact with the City Centre Initiative after announcing that huge investment in CCTV technology in the UK has failed to cut crime.
Detective Chief Inspector Mick Neville said in the national press last weekend he believed the UK system has proved to be an "utter fiasco" with security cameras solving only 3% of London's street robberies.
Sean Trainor from the CCI said Detective Chief Inspector Neville is very interested in learning from the Londonderry system
"There are three problems, very little police training, very little relationship between police and citizens that are monitoring the tapes, and the fact that there is no dedicated CCTV police unit in Scotland Yard.
"Another problem in Scotland Yard is that different police officers are having to trawl through mountains of CCTV footage and they are not aware what the courts are looking for."
Mr Trainor said in contrast, Londonderry has been "extremely successful in bringing forward prosecutions."
"We have had around 1100 prosecutions over last 6 years. It works. We have a civilian system run by civilians in partnership with Police and Derry City Council."
"We have a unique set up here, not just in Northern Ireland but in terms of the whole Island" he said.
Meanwhile staff at Londonderry's CCTV station have been awarded the title of 'Best Operator Team' by the UK CCTV user group.
The award was achieved due to excellence in monitoring practices.
Sean Trainor said: "CCI are delighted and honoured to have received such recognition.
"We accept this award on behalf of stakeholders in the city and in particular Derry City Council and Police who contribute significantly to the running of the system.
"We have taken great care to ensure that the system in operation in our city, under our control, meets the highest standards of compliance with legislation and is open and accountable.
"We must not forget the capable, dedicated staff who work tirelessly to make CCTV the success story it has become"
PSNI Area Commander for Foyle Chief Inspector Chris Yates said: "CCTV has proven to be an extremely effective tool in the prevention and detection of crime and provides an extra resource to local police who are committed to ensuring the city remains a safe place to live, work and socialise."