Capture Surveillance Program

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?

Many residents and business owners operate surveillance systems at their homes and/or
businesses that record public areas. As crimes occur nearby, they are not always aware that
their camera system may have captured information that could help solve the crime. Likewise,
law enforcement are not always aware of who may have this potentially helpful information.
The Robbinsville Township Police Department (RTPD) is asking residents and business
owners to register their privately owned surveillance camera systems. As our agency responds
to criminal incidents within our service area, we may be able to use the information or footage
gathered from exterior security cameras in the area to assist in the apprehension and
prosecution of the criminals involved. There is no fee required to register your camera system.
This is not an active surveillance program being operated by our department, and our
department will not have direct access to any of the registered private camera systems. The
completed registration information will be housed in a secure network and your information will
be kept confidential.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF REGISTERING YOUR CAMERA SYSTEM?

The CAPTURE program will help our officers quickly identify nearby cameras that may have
captured criminal activity. After registering your camera, you will only be contacted by the
Robbinsville Township Police Department if there is a criminal incident in the vicinity of your
security camera system. Our officers, if necessary, may request to view your camera footage in
order to assist in an investigation. By registering your system with its exterior cameras, you can
help make Robbinsville Township an undesirable place for criminals to commit crime and keep
your entire community safe.

TERMS OF USE
The goal of the CAPTURE program is to solve crime and promote public safety through
collaboration between the Robbinsville Township Police Department (RTPD) and the
communities we serve. Accordingly, by registering your camera system, you are indicating your
agreement to the following terms:
• Registration is voluntary and there is no cost associated with registration.
• Registering your system does not provide RTPD with direct access to your system or
cameras.
• You may ask to remove your system registration at any time.
• Your information will be kept confidential by the RTPD unless subject to disclosure by
law or court order.
• If there is a crime in the vicinity of your camera(s), you may be contacted by the RTPD
to request to view or copy the video if it would assist in the investigation or prosecution
of a crime.
• Under no circumstances are registrants acting as an agent or employee of the RTPD or
Robbinsville Township through their participation in this program.
• This program does not and cannot provide active surveillance of your property, and is
not to be construed as a promise or obligation to provide any additional level of safety or
security to your property.