Avon Police Launch Home Camera Program

AVON, OH — The Avon police department has launched a new crime-fighting tactic: the residential camera registration program. Through the initiative, residents can share home surveillance footage with investigators. The program is completely voluntary.

Access to home videos is controlled by residents, police said. Residents can choose to opt in or out of the program at any time.

In a statement issued by the department, police said, "the goal of the program is to promote public safety...deter criminal activity, assist in police investigations and ultimately protect our community."

Registration in the program can be done online or in-person. Paper copies of the registration form can be collected at the Avon police department.

To register online, visit the Avon police department website.

Similar home camera registration programs have been launched throughout the nation. The hope is by adding a network of cameras in Avon, police will have more access to video footage and can better investigate crimes that occur in the city.