[Ord. No. 48-2016]
The ability of law enforcement officials to timely investigate
criminal activity is essential to apprehending culpable criminals
and ensuring public safety. Footage from private outdoor video surveillance
cameras may provide useful information for law enforcement officials
investigating incidents of criminal activity that occurred within
the vicinity of these cameras. In order to facilitate law enforcement
investigations into criminal activity and save valuable time and resources,
the Township hereby establishes the Community Sharecam registry which
allows all owners of private outdoor video surveillance cameras in
the Township to voluntarily register their cameras with the Wayne
Police Department.
[Ord. No. 48-2016]
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:48-1.7b, the following information
is required to be included in the Community Sharecam registry:
A. The name of the person who owns the camera;
B. The most recent contact information, including the street address
and telephone number of the person who owns the camera;
C. The street address of the residence or business where the camera
is installed;
D. The number of cameras located at the residence or business;
E. The outdoor areas recorded by the camera;
F. The means by which the camera's footage is saved or stored, and the
duration of time for which the footage is saved or stored; and
G. Any additional information the Wayne Police Department deems necessary.
[Ord. No. 48-2016]
Registration of a camera in the Community Sharecam registry
does not constitute a waiver of any rights granted under the Constitution
of the United States or the State of New Jersey.