WEST FARGO (KFGO) – The West Fargo Police Dept. has launched a voluntary security camera registration program. Residents and business owners with security cameras, video doorbells and similar systems can register to inform the department of the presence of private surveillance systems that may assist officers investigating criminal activity.
“The West Fargo Police Department requests the community’s assistance to keep criminal activity low in our city,” said Chief Denis Otterness. “This new program informs our officers that your property has a security camera with recordings residents may be willing to share to assist in solving a crime.”
Otterness said When a crime is committed near an address with a registered security camera system, officers may contact the registered participant and request to see any available video. He said those registered in the program can determine whether to share their video with police. Enrollment in the program does not grant police direct access or control over any privately-owned cameras or security systems.
