Are you currently using video surveillance at your business or home for the security and protection of your property, family, or even your employees and customers? If so, we’d like to hear from you. The Springfield community now has an additional opportunity to partner with the Springfield Police Department— technologically – to help fight crime.
Video surveillance is one of the best methods for identifying and apprehending criminals and convicting those who are caught in the act of committing a crime. Using the SPD’s website, Springfield business owners or residents can register their video surveillance equipment with the police, and allow the SPD to access the footage if needed. SPD will maintain a database of partners’ camera locations, vantage points and equipment information, along with details regarding the recording and storage of the data. Should the devices have the potential to be helpful in the investigation of a crime or even of “real time” use during criminal activity or a community emergency, the database will allow the police to quickly determine the availability of video surveillance. Note, this will not mean that the SPD will be monitoring the cameras.
Recognizing that police rarely can solve public safety problems alone, our philosophy of community policing encourages interactive partnerships with the City’s stakeholders. Utilizing this coactive approach (i.e. working together) through a new use of current technologies will enhance the effectiveness of your police department and create a safer environment for our community.
To become a part of this new program and register your video surveillance camera or system, simply complete our online Video Surveillance Registration form.
Doing so will make you a partner in the latest crime prevention program launched by the SPD in our continuing efforts to fight crime by enhancing community engagement.