Cameras can come in very handy for law enforcement when it comes to solving a crime, but what happens when they are in a residential area? 

Monticello Police Chief Rob Bross explains that many police departments have begun a Voluntary Camera Registration program, which will allow them to reach out and ask to view your home security or doorbell camera feeds in hopes of identifying a criminal. He emphasizes that this does not give them unregulated access to your cameras. 

The City of Lincoln has a similar program, and Chief Joe Meister indicates that the program can streamline the investigation process and make catching the suspect much faster. 

Both Chief Bross's and Chief Meister's departments have recently utilized cameras in their downtown areas to solve crimes. The more people who sign up for the program, the more likely the program is to aid in an investigation. 

You can sign up for the camera registration on each of the community's respective websites. The Chiefs stress the importance of always having your cameras charged and fully functioning.