Crime

Read: Video Surveillance Cameras Help Police in Pa. Arrest Suspected Killer

Video Surveillance Cameras Help Police in Pa. Arrest Suspected Killer

Police say Shamir Hunter was seen on security camera footage in the area where Steven Esworthy was beaten to death while walking home from his brother’s wedding.

Read: Chicago Proposes Rebate Program to Encourage Residents to Purchase Surveillance Cameras

Chicago Proposes Rebate Program to Encourage Residents to Purchase Surveillance Cameras

In a time where the Chicago Police Department cannot add more officers, having access to more surveillance cameras would be a “huge deterrent” for crime.

Read: Random Shootings Along Calif. Highway Could Bring Surveillance Cameras

Random Shootings Along Calif. Highway Could Bring Surveillance Cameras

At least 20 shootings have occurred along the freeways since November, with most appearing to be gang related.

Read: Newly-Purchased VMS in Saginaw, Mich., to Help Police Store More Surveillance Video

Newly-Purchased VMS in Saginaw, Mich., to Help Police Store More Surveillance Video

Previously, the police department was only able to store two weeks’ worth of video.

Read: Indiana Senate Passes Bill Allowing Police to Withhold Release of Body Cam, Dashboard Cam Video

Indiana Senate Passes Bill Allowing Police to Withhold Release of Body Cam, Dashboard Cam Video

A person can challenge law enforcement’s decision to withhold the release of the footage to the public.

Read: Homeowner Shoots, Kills Burglar in Miami After Confrontation, Police Say

Homeowner Shoots, Kills Burglar in Miami After Confrontation, Police Say

Police encourage the public to let police do the confronting in these types of situations.

Read: Security Cameras Coming to Syracuse Neighborhood Despite Pushback From City Councilor

Security Cameras Coming to Syracuse Neighborhood Despite Pushback From City Councilor

The cameras are being installed in a neighborhood where several shootings and homicides have occurred in recent years.

Read: Mother Says Surveillance Footage of Her Home Being Robbed Shows Son’s Killers

Mother Says Surveillance Footage of Her Home Being Robbed Shows Son’s Killers

Francine Barnes believes the same men who broke into her home on Monday morning also beat her son to death. Charles Barnes was found dead later that day.

Read: Police in Cranston, R.I., Seeking Voluntary Registration of Video Surveillance Cameras

Police in Cranston, R.I., Seeking Voluntary Registration of Video Surveillance Cameras

Cranston Police Chief Michael Winquist says the program will help identify criminals and shorten investigations.

Read: Los Angeles Suburb Registering Outdoor Residential Surveillance Cameras to Help Solve Crimes

Los Angeles Suburb Registering Outdoor Residential Surveillance Cameras to Help Solve Crimes

In Manhattan Beach, Calif., the registration of cameras will create a map for police of where cameras to gather video evidence of crimes.

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