As part of the Williamsburg Village Neighborhood Watch program, we’d like to make residents aware of a great opportunity to help deter crime by adding another layer of security to our community.
The Bloomington PD SafeCam program is a fantastic way to bolster community safety through collaboration between the Bloomington Police Department and our Williamsburg community. By voluntarily registering your security cameras – whether it’s a video doorbell, a full home security system, or any other surveillance setup – you can provide valuable information that can deter crime and aid in investigations.
The SafeCam network allows police to quickly identify and contact potential sources of valuable video footage in the event of an incident, significantly broadening the leads available to solve crimes and enhance public safety.
Participation in SafeCam is entirely voluntary and transparent, addressing common concerns about privacy. Registering simply informs the police department of the existence of a camera at a particular address and its general characteristics; it does not grant them direct access to your camera feed or personal information without your explicit permission. You will only be contacted if a crime occurs in the vicinity of your camera and a detective believes your footage might be helpful, at which point you have the choice whether or not to share your video files.
This focus on voluntary participation and respect for privacy makes the Bloomington SafeCam program a powerful tool for building a safer community. If you have a home surveillance system we encourage you to join.
To Register Use This Link – SafeCam-Bloomington Police
For More Information – https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pd/programs. Scroll to ‘SafeCam Registration Program’