The Leveller · Community News#Ottawa Police are promoting a voluntary security camera registry, but critics warn even limited surveillance tools can contribute to the gradual expansion of police monitoring infrastructure over time.
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Voluntary Camera Registry Links Ontario Police to Private Surveillance Footage - The Leveller
By Selena Walker Ottawa police are promoting a voluntary security camera registry program they say helps investigators contact residents and businesses faster during investigations. The CAMSafe program allows residents and businesses to register their security cameras, doorbell cameras and contact information in a searchable police database. Officers can then identify nearby cameras and request footage …