"Public safety is my top priority, and this door camera initiative is about strengthening crime prevention right where it matters most at home. By equipping residents with tools and partnering closely with our Milpitas police department, we're building a stronger connection between our community and law enforcement to help deter crime and protect our neighborhoods."
"We don't have access to any of the residential footage unless they were to share it with us. The doorbell camera initiative is intended to prevent crime and enhance community safety."
"The city council directed staff to explore a similar program in San Leandro last summer, where the city provides Amazon Ring cameras to residents. The integration with the police department's digital management system was cited as an advantage."
Milpitas, California, will provide residents with free wireless doorbells equipped with cameras to aid police in collecting video evidence. The city council approved a budget of $60,000 for this initiative, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Councilmember Evelyn Chua emphasized the program's goal of strengthening crime prevention at home. The Milpitas police will facilitate community events for residents to participate and voluntarily share footage. Similar programs have been implemented in other cities, including New York City and Cleveland, focusing on enhancing public safety.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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