Wethersfield Police Touting Surveillance Registry

WETHERSFIELD, CT — The Wethersfield Police Department is in the process of creating a video camera registry, police spokesman Sgt. Michael Fisher said.

Here's how it works, he said. Residents who have video surveillance cameras at their home or business, can register them with the police. If a crime occurs and officers think the video system can aid the investigation, then the resident(s) will be contacted and the system reviewed.

"This idea is something many agencies across the country are using to benefit their communities as a whole," Fisher said. "I can tell you first-hand, video surveillance from Wethersfield homes and businesses have helped solve crimes in our community in the past and will continue to do so in the future. By having a more expansive knowledge of our potential shared community resources, it will aid our agency and its investigators in solving and preventing crimes."

The program is completely voluntary and the Wethersfield Police Department will have no control over any video surveillance system, he said.

"It is simply a contact list that we can use to work with willing community partners," he said. "If you are interested in joining the team, please feel free to register with us."

Those wishing to sign up You can do so by e-mailing me, Sergeant Michael Fisher, at michael.fisher@wethersfieldct.gov with the e-mail subject "Video Registry" and the following information:

• Name (and business if applicable)
• Address
• Home Phone
• Cell Phone
• Residence or a local business

Information will be kept in a database and not shared with anyone, Fisher said. Residents will be able to opt out of the program at any time, he said.

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