Edited release
05/04/23
The Iowa City Police Department has announced a program that allows residents and businesses with security video cameras on their property a way to register them. Participation in the program is voluntary and there is no fee to sign up.
In the event of a critical incident or criminal investigation, business or residential security cameras may capture evidence essential to solving a case. Law enforcement investigations frequently involve officers canvassing neighborhoods surrounding a crime scene for security camera locations. Knowing where cameras are located greatly speeds up investigations by allowing officers to prioritize where to begin looking for evidence. Many times, the best available video evidence is not of the crime scene itself, but pathways and streets leading into and out of the crime scene.
The ICPD will not have access to any camera, system, or footage except by subpoena unless specific permission is granted by the owner at the time of a request.
This registry will document camera locations and the contact information provided by the owner. The program simply lets the ICPD know that you have a security camera system and are willing to team up with law enforcement.
Once registered, you would be contacted in the case of a crime in your area in hopes of obtaining video evidence of the crime. Participants may withdraw from this program at any time by contacting the Captain of Field Operations at the Police Department .
All supplied information is kept confidential, except as required by law or court order, and will only be viewed by ICPD personnel during criminal investigations that include areas involved in the investigation.
Questions about the program can be sent to [email protected].
The online registration form can be accessed by clicking on the link below.
