Ambler Borough Police Department has announced that residents and business owners with security cameras can now register their exterior surveillance cameras to help assist police.

To increase the Ambler Borough Police Department’s ability to investigate criminal activity more efficiently and effectively, they are asking businesses and residents with video surveillance cameras to voluntarily register them with the Police Department.

Should an incident occur in an area where a camera is registered, the owner will be contacted by an officer to determine if the system captured anything that may be of value. This program is entirely voluntary, and the information will be utilized for Police purposes only. At no time does the police department have direct access to a participants system. There is no fee, and your information will be kept confidential. You can unsubscribe to the program at any time.

Video surveillance is one to the best methods for apprehending and convicting suspects who are caught in the act of committing a crime. Installing video surveillance and registering in the program is a great example of a community-police partnership.

Registration forms are self-explanatory and can be easily filled out. You may obtain a form at the Borough website here or form may also be requested by emailing twilliams@police.ambler.pa.us or by calling the Ambler Police Department at 215-646-1000 (ask for the Police Dept.)

On the registration form, you’ll be asked to provide contact information as well as details on the location and recording abilities of your cameras. The Ambler Borough Police Department asks that if you have more than one location you would like to register please submit separate forms for each site.