Brookhaven Police Offering Video Cameras to Neighborhoods

Brookhaven, GA -- Communities in Brookhaven can now purchase video cameras for their neighborhoods for security purposes.

"New technology allows Brookhaven communities to install video cameras that can provide video access to the Brookhaven Police Department," said District 1 City Councilwoman Linley Jones. "Video cameras, purchased and maintained at the expense of the neighborhood, can be installed at entrances or other strategic locations. Neighborhoods may then choose to provide video access to the Brookhaven Police Department. Such community video sharing allows Brookhaven police immediate access to security footage in the event of criminal activity."

Brookhaven police will not monitor neighborhood security footage unless a criminal investigation is in progress. Installation of security cameras for neighborhoods must be privately funded.

The Buckhead Community Improvement District, in partnership with Atlanta police, has already installed a wireless surveillance system as part of Operation Shield that, among other services, records camera images for investigations.

Brookhaven communities interested in installing the cameras should contact Sgt. Justin Young at 404-637-0616.