New Bedford police launches voluntary security camera registry

The New Bedford Police Department is seeking the public’s help to keep the city safe. Residents and businesses that own security systems are invited to become part of the New Bedford Security Camera Registry. The new database will allow residents and businesses to voluntarily submit their video surveillance system information.

Knowing where security cameras are located and having the ability to access the data can help the police solve cases more quickly. Owner information and where the footage came from will be kept confidential. Only select few members of the New Bedford Police Department will know where the cameras are located and who provided the footage that might be needed to help us solve crimes.

The department will only use security footage with the owners’ permission. It is important to note that the department would not have direct access to your surveillance system but would ask system owners to share video footage that might be needed to help us solve crimes.

Residents and business owners willing to share their information can do so through our website, newbedfordpd.com then click on news and register.

Working together we can make our community even safer and stronger.