CitiWatch is an innovative public-private partnership allowing residents and small business owners to assist the Baltimore Police Department and other public safety agencies by sharing important video footage. This helps save valuable time and resources and strengthens neighborhoods by deterring crime, encouraging community-law enforcement coordination, and supporting criminal apprehension. We believe that strong neighborhoods form the backbone of a vibrant Baltimore.
What is the CitiWatch Community Partnership?
The Community Partnership is a voluntary registry of private surveillance systems that will enhance public safety response with video evidence when a crime or quality of life disruption occurs. Joining the Community Partnership and Baltimore City’s public safety agencies in the effort to collaboratively improve quality of life shows your commitment to safer communities and an improved Baltimore. The Community Partnership is designed to encourage cooperation and communication between neighborhoods, business owners, and the City’s public safety agencies.
Who is Eligible to Participate?
Homeowners, renters, and small business owners are eligible (and encouraged) to participate. Participants can register any number of cameras with the Community Partnership. The City only asks that registered cameras are oriented towards a public right-of-way – so as not to infringe upon anyone’s private property – and that registrants are equipped to retain at least 48 hours of video footage. Additionally, participants should be willing to work with the City’s public safety agencies, including the Baltimore Police Department, if contacted.
By joining the CitiWatch Community Partnership you can help share a supportive message with your community and put criminals on notice: “Our residents and small businesses value public safety; we are partnering with the Baltimore Police Department and other public safety agencies to make our neighborhood safer and promote quality of life.”
