MPD wants to know where your home, business cameras are

Maricopa Police Department yesterday relaunched its Camera Registration Program, aimed at enhancing community safety.

“Community safety is a shared responsibility, and our Camera Registration Program embodies the essence of partnership between law enforcement and residents,” Maricopa Police Chief Mark Goodman told InMaricopa. “By registering your cameras, you not only add to our ability to prevent and solve crimes, but also demonstrate a commitment to the overall well-being of our community.”

Goodman said residents have been asking for a camera registration program.

“It’s something that has been in the works for months now,” the chief said.

The city’s former application was outdated and the new app for the program is based on the city’s GIS.

Residents and businesses in the city can voluntarily register their video surveillance systems.

The video data is only accessible to MPD staff and used only in the event of a crime, Goodman said.

Police will be able to quickly identify nearby cameras and request assistance from the community in collecting video evidence, the chief said.

Once a resident or business creates a login, there will be the ability to share contact information, the address of the camera and even a photograph of the view captured by the cameras.

“Should a crime occur in your area, an MPD officer or detective may reach out to you, requesting access to your surveillance footage for a specific date and time relevant to their investigation,” Goodman said.

“It’s important to note that sharing this footage is entirely at your discretion, and registering your information does not grant MPD direct access to your cameras.”

To register a camera, go here.