Examples of videos submitted for investigations

The Kerrville Police Department (KPD) is introducing a new initiative called the "Community Camera Program" as part of their "Community Backup Initiative." This voluntary program encourages residents and businesses with security cameras to register their locations with the KPD to potentially aid in criminal investigations.

The KPD emphasizes that home and commercial video footage has become an increasingly valuable tool for identifying and apprehending criminals. The Community Camera Program aims to create a network of registered cameras throughout Kerrville's business and residential areas, allowing law enforcement to quickly identify potential video evidence in the vicinity of a crime.

Key aspects of the Community Camera Program include:

• Voluntary Participation: Registration is entirely voluntary and plays a crucial role in providing evidence for investigations. A network of cameras allows the KPD to efficiently canvass areas after a crime to identify potential witnesses or suspects.
• Privacy Protection: Registering a camera does not grant the KPD direct access to the camera system. Participants are simply informing the police of the camera's location. This information is not shared with anyone. The KPD will only contact the registered owner to request permission to review footage if a criminal incident occurs in the camera's vicinity.
• Easy to Join: Signing up for the program is described as quick and free, with the potential to significantly contribute to the safety of the Kerrville community.

For more information or to register, please visit https://polaris.cameraregistry.net/registry/KerrvilleTXPD.

The Kerrville Police Department encourages residents and businesses to participate in the Community Camera Program, emphasizing that by working together, a safer community can be created for everyone.