In part a response to a recent string of home burglaries, the Lower Moreland Township Police Department is offering area residents and local businesses the opportunity to register their personal security cameras with the Department.

The Department emphasized that footage will be used for evidence purposes only and recommends the installation of security cameras for those who do not already have them.

From their announcement:

The Lower Moreland Police Department offers a new resource for citizens to assist in crime prevention and crime solving efforts. Do you have cameras on your property? Citizens and businesses may voluntarily register their personal security cameras in the CAMERA REGISTRY. 

Following a crime, police department employees often go door-to-door to see if there are any cameras in the area. This process is time consuming and can delay the apprehension of the criminal at large. The camera registry list would allow Lower Moreland Twp Police Officers to see who has cameras in the area and volunteered to be contacted by our employees to obtain this vital information and move forward with their investigation in a timely manner.

Registration is completely voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time by contacting the police department. The police department will not have direct access to your cameras, nor are you obligated to provide video if asked. This service is available at no cost. The process to register your cameras is simple and only takes a few minutes to complete.

If you do not have any cameras, please consider purchasing and installing them. If you already have cameras, please make sure they are operating.

Chief of Police David Scirrotto has shared a letter with local businesses regarding security measures.

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