- CAMSafe is a volunteer registry of security cameras, CCTV systems and doorbell cameras aimed at keeping our community safe and assisting police solve crime.
- It allows police officers to learn the location of video cameras in an area and who to contact to get footage.
- This program was developed by Belleville Police in 2021 to act as a simple, yet effective way of using technology and community engagement to help protect communities and solve crime.
- Since then, CAMSafe has been adopted by several police services and Ontario Provincial Police detachments across the province.
- Visit camsafe.ca to register your cameras.
CAMSafe Camera Registry
The CAMSafe Registry is a volunteer program aimed at creating a database of private security cameras within communities that act as a resource for police officers when investigating crimes.
The CAMSafe program is completely secure and maintains privacy. Only police officers have access to the CAMSafe database and no one has access to live footage. Registrants have the ability to update or remove their information at any time.
In the event of a crime or public safety incident, officers can use the CAMSafe database to locate registered security cameras in the area. If a camera is located near the incident, officers may contact the registered owner and request video footage that could assist with the investigation.
How does the CAMSafe program work?
- Residents can create an online account with the CAMSafe Registry (only basic contact information and an address are required to sign up).
- Further details can be provided on the cameras (e.g. direction the camera faces and screenshots of the camera view)
- Police can use the registry to determine which residential or commercial properties have security cameras.
- Residents may be contacted by police if camera footage is needed for investigations or to help solve crime.
Who can access the CAMSafe Registry?
- Only police officers have access to CAMSafe database information.
- CAMSafe does not have access to live footage.
- Residents can delete information or their account at any time.
- Residents can register their security cameras, CCTV systems
and doorbell cameras with CAMSafe HERE. - Registering your cameras can help solve crime in your community, including theft, arson, vandalism, and fraud.
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