Security is a priority for residents and business owners in Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township. The availability of home security technology is leading to an increase in the number of residential and business surveillance cameras being installed.
Home security cameras are an effective crime prevention tool which can assist in solving crime. The benefits of installing security cameras, extend beyond the individual home or business to the community. Police often contact property owners to inquire about video surveillance while investigating a crime which has occurred elsewhere in the neighbourhood.
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Security Camera Registry is a community-based crime prevention opportunity and investigative resource, enlisting the support of community members. The registry enables people to voluntarily register their residential/business video surveillance location through a secure, confidential online form.
Registered addresses will be mapped for Sault Police members to quickly and effectively direct resources when investigating incidents in your neighbourhood. Your participation in this program can deter and prevent crime.
FAQs
Will information about my address or cameras be accessible to the public?
No. Any information collected will remain confidential. Addresses will be flagged in Sault Police database as having a camera. Your address will be plotted on a map used by Sault Police to identify cameras that may have captured activity pertinent to a criminal investigation.
Does registering allow police to monitor my security cameras?
No. The registry is simply a database of residential and commercial addresses where security cameras are located. If deemed relevant to an investigation, Sault Police will contact the property to owner to ask for permission to use security footage as evidence in an investigation.
How will I share my footage from my system?
Sault Police members will not physically remove any of your equipment. Members will provide you with a storage device and ask you to extract the data or you will be provided a website link to upload the data.
Is it easy to participate?
Yes. The registration form is user-friendly and can be completed online in a matter of minutes.
Any tips on how to best position my security camera?
Detective Constable Mike Rogers provides a couple simple tips on how to best install security cameras to protect your property. By following these tips, you are more likely to capture a quality image of any suspect involved in potential property crime incidents.
Please note: This video DOES NOT feature a real crime in progress. This is a reenactment.
How do I remove my cameras from the registry?
To remove your camera(s) from the registry you go to saultpolice.com/cameraregistry. You will click on the unregister tab. You will need to input the original registration number you were provided when you registered your camera(s). Input the original registration number when completing the form to unregister. This process is quick and easy to complete.