New Township Crime Prevention Effort Utilizes CCTV Footage

Anderson residents are invited to join a new program that helps the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office identify suspects engaged in criminal activity. Through voluntarily offering Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage when a crime is committed near your camera, residents can help law enforcement target vehicle theft, and property crime and other law enforcement issues.

“This new community policing tool works in concert with both our Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch Groups,” said Deputy Brian Hayes, crime prevention officer.

Hayes said the Security Camera Registration Program will only use captured footage supplied by both residents and businesses who choose to participate. “CCTV camera owners will only be contacted if it is believed that their system may have images of criminal activity caught on tape,” Hayes said. The program is voluntary and free.

To learn more about the program or to sign up, check out the brochure, or contact Hayes at 688-8618 or bhayes@AndersonTownship.org.