Many residents and business owners operate surveillance systems at their homes and/or businesses that record public areas. As crimes occur nearby, they are not always aware that their camera system may have captured information that could help solve the crime. Likewise, law enforcement are not always aware of who may have this potentially helpful information.
The Pineville Police Department is asking residents and business owners to register their privately owned surveillance camera systems. As our agency responds to criminal incidents in the City of Pineville, we may be able to use the information or footage gathered from exterior security cameras in the area to assist in the apprehension and prosecution of the criminals involved. There is no fee required to register your camera system.
This is not an active surveillance program being operated by the Police Department. the Police Department will have no direct access to any of the registered private camera systems. this only allows us to know the location of cameras and the availability of access.
“WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF REGISTERING YOUR CAMERA SYSTEM?”
The program will help the Police Department quickly identify nearby cameras that may have captured criminal activity. After registering your camera you will only be contacted by the Pineville Police Department if there is a criminal incident in the vicinity of your security camera system. Pineville Police Department personnel, if necessary, may request to view your camera footage in order to assist in the investigation. By registering your system with its exterior cameras, you can help make The City of Pineville an undesirable place for criminals to commit crime and keep your entire community safe.