Camera Registry Program Policy

The City of Raleigh and the Raleigh Police Department are dedicated to improving the quality of life of residents of the City of Raleigh. Private security cameras installed throughout the City may sometimes capture footage of emergencies or criminal activity.

Residents and business owners are invited to voluntarily register their video surveillance systems with the Raleigh Police Department as part of the Connect Raleigh Camera Registry Program to aid in crime prevention and investigation.

When a crime occurs, the registered cameras in the vicinity can assist the police in collecting video evidence. This program enables the Raleigh Police Department to contact registrants, requesting them to check their surveillance systems for specific dates and times related to criminal activity. Registration is voluntary, with no associated costs, and it does not grant direct access to your camera. You can delete your registration at any time, and your personal information will be confidential unless a court order mandates disclosure.

The Raleigh Police Department will only contact registrants if a criminal incident occurs near their security camera. If necessary, law enforcement officers may request a copy of relevant video footage to aid in the investigation.

Terms and Conditions of Use

By participating in the Connect Raleigh Camera System Registry Program, registrants hereby represent, understand, consent, and agree to the following:

• The registrant is the owner or authorized person in charge of the camera system identified herein and authorized to grant access to the Raleigh Police Department for video retrieval.
• Any footage containing or related to criminal activity may be collected by the Raleigh Police Department for use as evidence during any stage of a criminal proceeding.
• The registrant understands that the Raleigh Police Department will contact the registrant directly using the information provided on this site, to request the appropriate video surveillance footage.
• Under no circumstances shall registrants construe that they are acting as an agent and/or employee of the City of Raleigh and/or the Raleigh Police Department through the Program.
• The registrant understands that the City of Raleigh and/or the Raleigh Police Department are not responsible for any crimes that occur on the registrant’s property.
• The registrant understands that they can delete their registration at any time, and their personal information will be confidential unless a court order mandates disclosure.

By submitting information, the camera registrant acknowledges and agrees to abide by the stated policy and terms of use, contributing to the collective effort to deter crime and enhance public safety in the City of Raleigh.