NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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York Regional Police is asking residents and business owners in our community to partner with us in community safety by signing up for the new Security Camera Registry.
The Security Camera Registry gives members of the community the option to let York Regional Police know they have installed residential or commercial security cameras, which may assist police if a crime later occurs in that area.
When police investigate a crime, officers often canvass neighbourhoods or plazas for security cameras that may have captured images of suspects or criminal activity. This is a lengthy process requiring time and resources.
The registry helps expedite these investigations by helping officers identify and locate cameras before they canvass an area on foot. When you register your cameras, officers can see who in the area has cameras that may have captured footage and can ask them directly for help. In an investigation where every second counts, this proactive step could be crucial in helping to solve a case, make an arrest, recover property, or even save a life.
Helpful details when registering include camera locations, direction, video retention and the capability of sharing footage.
The registry does not grant police direct access to your cameras — officers must still seek your permission to view and use the footage.
With just a couple of clicks, you can make your neighbourhood a safer place. Participants can visit yrp.ca/RegisterMyCam and complete the brief online registration form to add their cameras to the registry. Upon completing the form, participants will also be asked to verify their email address to complete the registration.
The registry was developed in partnership with members of the Integrated Strategic Community Advisory Council (ISCAC), a civilian advisory group partnering with police to improve community safety and promote partnership between York Regional Police and the region it serves.
“Community members must be active partners alongside their police service to ensure York Region remains the safest place in Canada to live, work and play,” said ISCAC Chair Dr. Aubrey Zidenberg.
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