Aberdeen Homeowners: Register Security Cameras With Police

ABERDEEN, NJ — This week, Aberdeen Twp. announced they are starting a voluntary program for residents and businesses to register their home surveillance cameras.

Under the program, in the event of a nearby crime, police may contact the system owner to see if their exterior camera(s) possibly recorded an event related to the investigation.

“This registry is designed to not only deter crime, but also to give our officers the ability to resolve crimes or other emergency incidents throughout Aberdeen faster and more effectively,” said Aberdeen Police Chief Rick Derechailo.

The registry does not provide anyone, including the Aberdeen police department, ongoing access to registered cameras or their feed.

“Access is only granted on an as-needed basis in the course of an investigation," Derechailo explained.

All information entered is confidential and is not shared outside of the police department. Residents and businesses will need to provide the township with personal information and brief information regarding camera locations to register.

For more information and to register online, visit the Aberdeen Police Department page on the township’s website, www.aberdeennj.org. For more information on this program, please contact Sergeant Craig Hausmann at 732-566-2054.