Miami Beach Incentivizes Private Properties to Register Security Cameras
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23, 2017
Miami Beach Incentivizes Homeowners to Share Security Camera Footage
– Help Provide Essential Evidence to Solve Crimes –
Miami Beach, FL – Having security and surveillance cameras on your property may
deter individuals from committing crimes, and further provide assistance to law
enforcement in apprehending those that commit criminal offenses.
As video surveillance gains popularity among homeowners and prices become more
accessible, the Miami Beach Police Department would like to tap into that recorded footage
to help solve criminal cases as part of the newly created Security Camera Voluntary
Registration Program.
“As the adage goes, an image is worth more than a thousand words,” said Miami Beach
Commissioner Micky Steinberg. “Installing surveillance cameras can be highly effective in
reducing crime and sharing that footage with police officers can provide essential evidence
to solve criminal cases.”
Incentives for homeowners who sign up for the program include waived permit fees and
expedited permit approval process of the installation of a new or upgraded alarm system
that includes security or surveillance cameras. Private property owners who install and
register their security cameras and point at least one camera towards the city's right-of-
way, will be permitted an additional three false alarms waivers for every calendar year.
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