Security Camera Registry Gets Go-Ahead in Baltimore
A new bill adopted by the Baltimore County Council aims to help police more quickly track down possible video evidence of crimes.
A new bill adopted by the Baltimore County Council aims to help police more quickly track down possible video evidence of crimes.
The solution, provided by Alert Protective Services, utilizes night vision-equipped cameras that feed fully encrypted video footage into a Cloud system.
The voluntary surveillance camera registration program is aimed at reducing crime and aid in the apprehension of criminals.
APD says the video feeds would not be recorded and it would only tap into the commercial security camera systems in response to a call for service.
The Pasos Robles Police Department launched the first phase of the program by deploying portable devices that hold multiple security cameras.
Video surveillance systems will become mandatory April 1 at liquor stores, hotels, banks, pharmacies, gas stations and other businesses with frequent calls to police.
Technologists discovered two forms of malicious software had infected network video recorders at multiple locations.
Additional security cameras are to be installed in the French Quarter and throughout the city in what the mayor referred to as “hot spots.”
The new video surveillance cameras are part of what the city calls a three-phase plan to add more than 200 new security cameras.
The initial installation includes 12 high-definition, 360° surveillance cameras with more to come.