Security camera Coverage

Raleigh hopes more security cameras across city parks will prevent crime

The city of Raleigh approved a contract Tuesday afternoon to add or upgrade 86 cameras in seven parks to make them safer.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

Local jewelry store plans to utilize new video-sharing camera program

Local jewelry store plans to utilize new video-sharing camera program

Local jewelry store plans to utilize new video-sharing camera program

According to Raleigh police, so far more than 220 cameras are registered and more than 460 are integrated in a new system designed to more quickly solve crimes.

Davia Pugh, 2024 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow

Scotland Neck installs security system after back-to-back shootings

The Town of Scotland Neck is taking a new approach to lowering crime after launching its first security camera system.

Scotland Neck adds new security camera system, mayor says tech has already helped solve two crimes

The Town of Scotland Neck is taking a new approach to lowering crime after an increase last summer sparked curfews. It has launched its first security camera system.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

RPD looking for feedback on camera-sharing program

RPD is launching ConnectRaleigh, a video camera-sharing public safety program. Police say its goal is to keep the community safe.

WRAL staff

License plate cameras coming to more NC roads and highways in 2024. Critics have privacy concerns

A new license plate camera program could help make North Carolina a safer place. Critics say it's an erosion of personal privacy.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Guarding your home against a spike in Halloween break-ins

Halloween not only brings out the trick-or-treaters, but also more criminals!

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Are you required to comply when police request doorbell footage? 5 On Your Side investigates

Whether you're on the lookout for porch pirates, wild animals, or car thieves, a video doorbell or security camera can come in handy. Law enforcement agencies are taking notice.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

5 On Your Side investigates if you have to turn over doorbell footage

If the police ask for your video, do you have to give it to them? Consumer Reports says, legally, no.

Surveillance video network to change face of security for Fayetteville

A crime mitigation and safety initiative is making Fayetteville businesses and neighbors safer through a video network.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Growing Fayetteville camera network boosts surveillance for police

Fayetteville police are monitoring about 200 cameras around the city, but they want to add even more. They are asking businesses and residents to join Fusus, which is what they believe is the future of solving crime in the city.

'Get trained': NC expert puts school active shooter drills under the microscope

In North Carolina, every public school is required by law to hold active shooter drills. But one expert told WRAL News that training is outdated.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

3G shutdown affecting home security systems

At the end of 2022, 3G wireless technology was shut down for good. Third-generation networks were the standard technology used in security panels in the mid-2010s, according to Vector Security.

Home security systems on 3G may no longer work

At the end of 2022, 3G wireless technology was shut down for good. Third-generation networks were the standard technology used in security panels in the mid-2010s, according to Vector Security.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Parked cars could be recording you: Here's how Tesla cams are solving crimes

Tesla cars have cameras that capture a 360-degree view that can even record activity outside the car when it's parked, locked and unattended. That footage could be used to help solve crimes.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Coffee cup camera secretly records gym members

Milwaukee police say a man has been recording hundreds of people for years.

US marshals surround Durham home looking for fugitive who hadn't lived there in years

A Durham couple was alarmed Monday when their home security cameras showed U.S. marshals approach their front door with a plastic shield and guns drawn.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

911 caller alerted Newton Grove police to possible kidnapping; chief then shot suspect in scuffle

Security camera video obtained by WRAL News shows the Newton Grove police chief shooting a man after a confrontation at a local gas station.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Early Prime Day Deal: Blink Mini indoor smart security camera only $19.99 (reg. $34.99)

The Blink Mini compact indoor plug-in smart security camera with 1080 HD video, night vision, motion detection and two-way audio is on sale for only $19.99 (reg. $34.99) with this early Prime Day deal at Amazon!

Early Prime Day Deal: Blink Outdoor 3 Cam Kit with Echo Show 5 only $159.99 (52% off)

The Blink Outdoor 3 Cam Kit Bundle with Echo Show 5 is on sale for only $159.99 (52% off) with this early Prime Day deal at Amazon!

Early Prime Day Deal: Blink Outdoor 2 Cam Kit with Echo Show 5 only $114.99 (57% off)!

The Blink Outdoor 2 Cam Kit bundle with Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) is on sale for only $114.99 (57% off) with this HOT early Prime Day deal at Amazon!

One arrested in shooting of security guard during mask dispute at Fayetteville sports bar

A dispute over wearing masks at a Fayetteville sports bar Thursday night ended with a security guard being critically wounded.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Raw: Phat Daddy's security camera video

Footage from security cameras outside Phat Daddy's Sports Bar and Grill in Fayetteville shows a fight between two groups that led to a security guard being shot on April 8, 2021.

Fight, shooting caught on Fayetteville bar's security cameras

A dispute over wearing masks at a Fayetteville sports bar Thursday night ended with a security guard being critically wounded.