Voluntarily register their Security Cameras on a new San Jose Police database. When a burglary or robbery occurs in the neighborhood, then the police will know by simply looking at a google map who they can call in the neighborhood to ask for permission to look at videotape. Reporter supporters of the registry point to the string of arson attacks that terrorized downtown san jose in january. It was this Security Camera video that identified and led to the arrest of the suspected arsonist. Jeff levine is the resident who owns that security system. There were many Video Systems in use. This investigation could have been sped up had the location of these systems been known ahead of time. Reporter but the Police Officers Association Asks with 400 fewer cops and an exodus of officers, where are the resources to make the arrests quickly once the cameras identify the criminals . This policy does nothing to address response times that have doubled, arrests that have gone in half, a solve rate
Good evening, im dan ashley. San jose police will now have a registry of Security Cameras in the city to help them fight crime faster and more effectively. Fremont was one of the first to start such a program. Police were able toee this burglary suspect in surveillance video. San joses program was passed by the city council this afternoon. Vic lee is live at San Jose City hall with the story. Reporter well, the vote was unanimous, no real opposition here at city hall. Of course some privacy groups very concerned about the big brother aspect of this. But the one group most vocal about their concerns is the police union. Now, they say this registry is, quote, a distraction from the real issues of crime fighting. It was hard finding opponents among merchants we spoke with in the willow glen business district. Michelle matz has eight cameras mounted in her boutique. Shes been robbed of jewelry before. She thinks the registry is a great idea for police. It would help the shop owners feel a
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