Cloud-based camera system ready to launch in Raleigh to help police curb crime
Connect Raleigh is a cloud-based camera system. Police are launching it and encouraging citizens to sign up to help curb crime.
Posted — UpdatedSoon, a similar system will be launched in Raleigh.
Many homeowners have cameras set up to monitor the outside and inside of their home, maybe even a doorbell camera. While it ensures families have an added layer of safety, Raleigh police believe it can also assist them in solving crimes.
"The moment we receive a 911 call, the department can look up cameras in that area, so that way we can develop information necessary for investigation," Perez said.
Police will not be monitoring cameras in real-time, should you choose to voluntarily join their camera registry.
"We only monitor in the instance something does occur," Perez said.
As a business or a homeowner, you have two options to join their camera registry, which means they have your cameras on a list to contact, meaning less need for detectives to canvass and go door-to-door.
"It would be a force multiplier for the department," Perez said.
The cloud-based camera system has already helped solve crimes in both Rocky Mount and Fayetteville
They have 319 camera feeds through 43 businesses.
Raleigh police will host community listening sessions to hear feedback on the program. The first session is on Monday night and all sessions start at 6:30 p.m.
- Monday, Feb. 12 (Abbotts Creek Park, 9950 Durant Rd.)
- Tuesday, Feb. 20 (Brier Creek Park, 10810 Globe Rd.)
- Tuesday, Feb. 27 (Jaycee Park, 2405 Wade Ave.)
- Monday, March 11 (John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.)
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