Camera registry helps police fight crime

Homeowners have rights as to how authorities can use footage

ORLANDO, Fla. – Police want homeowners to register cameras, but what are your rights?

With doorbell cameras and home surveillance equipment, we’ve all seen the crystal-clear videos of porch pirates and burglars caught in the act.

Thieves creep up to doorways stealing packages, but they don't seem to care, or notice, the cameras watching their every move.

Now, local police agencies are hoping they can solve neighborhood crimes using your cameras and are encouraging homeowners to join local registries. But as a homeowner, what are your rights when handing footage over to the cops?


About the Authors

Emmy Award-winning reporter Louis Bolden joined the News 6 team in September of 2001 and hasn't gotten a moment's rest since. Louis has been a General Assignment Reporter for News 6 and Weekend Morning Anchor. He joined the Special Projects/Investigative Unit in 2014.

Donovan is WKMG-TV's executive producer of digital enterprise

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