The San Ramon Police Department is asking citizens with home security cameras to register in a new program called the “The Citizen’s View.” Residents in San Ramon with security cameras can register with the police department.
The police department said in a statement, "police will not have access to the footage but will be aware that a camera exists when investigating a crime in or around their neighborhood. If a crime occurs in their vicinity or adjoining neighborhoods, the police may, if necessary, contact them and request a copy of their footage for evidence or investigative leads. The residents or business may have unknowingly recorded the crime, possible suspects or an escape route the criminals used."
San Ramon police are hoping the security camera registry will give investigators another tool to fight crime.
Patch wants to know what you think about the registry. Would you take part in a registry if it was offered by your local police department?
Would you tell police about your home security cameras? Tell us in the comments section below.
if I have a security camera or not! I'm getting tired of the various agencies who always seem to want to have their noses in peoples' business. If a crime occurs in my area, I would review my footage. If my camera had recorded anything that would be of help to the police, I would happily provide it. Beyond that, as I said, nobody's business but my own.
"F... Off Pigs!"
A.) I have a security camera and the police are welcome to inquire about it B.) I don't have a camera, but police need to do their job c.) I believe in privacy and I request that if I am a victim of crime, the police under no circumstances, ask my neighbors, local businesses or their traffic monitoring systems for assistance. I do not want to pay for the police time with my taxes, I will chase the perp with my own gun. JF
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