Longport Camera Registration System | Longport Police Department

About the Program

The Longport Police Department is looking for your help in fighting crime by taking part in the Longport Camera Registration System ("LPCRS"). The LPCRS allows residents to register the locations of their video surveillance systems with the Longport Police Department. When a crime occurs, police will be able to quickly identify the locations of nearby cameras, enlist the assistance of the community to help officers collect video evidence, follow up on leads, and potentially aid in the apprehension of the suspect(s) responsible for the crime under investigation. This saves officers valuable time which they would otherwise spend going door-to-door attempting to locate security footage that could help identify a potential suspect.

The Longport Camera Registration System will allow officers the ability to directly contact LPCRS members that are using video surveillance in an area in which a crime occurred. Police may ask LPCRS members to check their video footage for a specific date and time that may show activity involved with a crime.

Please read the LPCRS Program Policy and Terms of Use Policy below.

Program Policy

Registration is voluntary and there is no cost associated with registration. Registering your camera does not provide the Longport Police Department with direct access to your cameras. You may request your registration be removed at any time by contacting us using the contact information below. An individual’s personal information will be kept strictly confidential by the Longport Police Department subject to disclosure per court order. The information you submit may 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 Longport Police Department 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.

Program Terms of Use

The goal of the program is to deter crime and promote public safety through collaboration between the Longport Police Department and the residents we are sworn to protect. Accordingly, all registered members agree to the following terms and conditions:

Any footage containing or related to criminal activity may be collected by the Longport Police Department for use as evidence during any stage of a criminal proceeding.
Under no circumstance shall registered LPCRS members construe that they are acting as an agent and/or employee of the Borough of Longport and/or the Longport Police Department through the system.
If necessary, the Longport Police Department will contact you directly, using information provided during registration, to request the appropriate video surveillance footage.

By submitting this information, the registered member understands and agrees to the above policy and terms of use.

Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sergeant Ray Burgan via email or by phone at (609) 822-2141.