Arlington police launched a camera sharing initiative to make it easier for investigators to obtain security footage from business owners and residents.
Residents can register their cameras through the police department website for the program in order to directly upload footage to the department, and for the department to quickly identify cameras that may have caught a crime in progress.
Business owners in addition to registering their cameras can purchase hardware that gives APD鈥檚 Real Time Crime Center live access to participants鈥� camera feeds. Businesses can choose which cameras the department can access and can opt in or out of sharing at any time.
The cheapest option for business owners to participate in the camera integration for four cameras, plus an annual $150 subscription.
Chief Al Jones said the department wants to maintain people鈥檚 privacy while allowing the department to work more efficiently.
鈥淲e also want to make sure our residents take part in this great program because it鈥檚 going to make our city much safer,鈥� Jones said.
The department has contracted with the company Fusus for the program. The company works with 250 other cities including Atlanta and Orlando, Fla.
Fusus CEO Christopher Lindenau said in a written statement that agencies that start camera sharing programs like Arlington鈥檚 see more community engagement.
鈥淲hen it comes to public safety, change is best done in concert with those who you are trying to protect as a joint initiative,鈥� Lindenau wrote.
Arlington City Council approved a two-year, $324,000 contract between the police department and Fusus in 2022, according to .
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