Camera Registration Program

The City of Maricopa Police Department wants your help fighting crime by participating in the Camera Registration Program. More so, your camera could be what helps officers close a case.

The program allows residents and businesses to register the locations of their video surveillance systems within the city. When a crime occurs, police can identify nearby video cameras and enlist the community's assistance to help officers collect video evidence and follow up on leads.

Occasionally, an MPD officer or detective would contact you if a crime occurred in your area. They would then ask you to check your video surveillance system for a specific date and time for video that may show activity connected to their investigation, such as a certain car or the direction a person of interest was headed. If video is located, it is up to your discretion to share that with MPD.

Registering your information does not provide MPD direct access to your camera(s).

Step-by-Step Guide to Registering for the Program

Online Surveillance Camera Policy

Registration is voluntary and there is no cost associated with registration. Registering your information does not provide MPD with direct access to your camera. You may delete your registration at any time by completing this form. An individual’s personal information will be kept confidential by the City unless subject to disclosure by court order or in accordance with Arizona public records law. Your information will be accessed by law enforcement personnel who are investigating a crime in the vicinity of where your camera is located. You will only be contacted by the Maricopa Police Department in the future if there is a criminal incident in the vicinity of your security camera. Police personnel, if necessary, may request a copy of any video captured by your camera, which may assist in the investigation of a crime.

Terms of Use

The goal of the program is to deter crime and promote public safety through collaboration between the Maricopa Police Department and the communities we serve. Accordingly, all registrants agree to the following terms and conditions:

• Any footage containing or related to criminal activity may be collected by the Maricopa Police Department for use as evidence during any stage of a criminal proceeding.
• Under no circumstances shall registrants construe that they are acting as an agent and/or employee of the City of Maricopa and/or the Maricopa Police Department through the program.
• If necessary, the Maricopa Police Department will contact you directly, using the information provided on this site, to request the appropriate video surveillance footage.
• When mounting cameras, please be aware of places where people may have a reasonable expectation of privacy (examples: their backyard or interior of their home)

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By submitting your information at the below link, you understand the policy and terms of use outlined above.

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Frequently Asked Questions