Online Surveillance Camera Policy and Terms of Use

Policy: Registration is voluntary and there is no cost associated with registration. Registering your information does not provide SJPD with direct access to your camera. You may delete your registration at any time. An individual’s personal information will be kept confidential by the City unless subject to disclosure by court order. Your information will be accessed by law enforcement personnel who are investigating a crime in the vicinity of where your camera is located. You will only be contacted by the San Jose Police Department in the future if there is a criminal incident in the vicinity of your security camera. Police personnel, if necessary, may request a copy of any video captured by your camera, which may assist in the investigation of a crime.

Terms of Use: The goal of the program is to deter crime and promote public safety through collaboration between the San Jose Police Department and the communities we serve. Accordingly, all registrants agree to the following terms and conditions: