SEEKONK, Mass. — A public surveillance camera registry in Seekonk is a new way police are working to solve crimes.
“We’re using it to identify people. You see it time and time again with area agencies, law enforcement agencies where it’s proven beneficial,” said Chief Craig Mace.
Inspired by area police departments like Worcester, and just over the border in Cranston, Rhode Island, they’ve created a surveillance camera registry.
The voluntary program asks private residents and businesses to register the location of their surveillance cameras. If a crime occurs in their area, investigators can locate that camera quickly and work with owner to access the video.
“If I had an issue at my house; my property. I would want them to have an investigation and they can do that if my neighbor volunteered. It would be great,” said Jeremy Veremian.
Mace says good surveillance images would have made all the difference in a July 2015 hit and run death of Assistant Town Clerk Karen McHugh. The only break in the case came when Jacob LaCourse's father came forward.
“The vehicle had travelled through the area, not that from our building with a significant intersection that was nearby. That might have helped,” he said.
If you want to register your surveillance camera and you live in Seekonk, contact the police department.