RESOLUTION NO. 153
ESTABLISHING THE ALBANY COUNTY SAFECAM PROGRAM
Introduced: 4/10/23
By Efekoro, Fein, Feeney, Domalewicz, Peter, Ricard and Burgdorf:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Legislature wishes to establish the Albany County SafeCam Program in partnership with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office in an effort to improve neighborhood safety and strengthen law enforcement’s ability to investigate and prosecute crimes within the County, and
WHEREAS, Community members may register their privately-owned exterior security cameras with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, and
WHEREAS, If a crime occurs in the vicinity of a community member’s security cameras, law enforcement personnel will contact the registrant to obtain video surveillance footage to assist in the investigation of such crime, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the Albany County SafeCam Program is hereby established, and, be it further,
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve all associated registration agreements as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.
Referred to Law and Public Safety Committees - 4/10/23
Favorable Recommendation Law Committee - 4/26/23
Favorable Recommendation Public Safety Committee - 4/27/23