They are careful to say first that there is no crime spree in their community. They just want to keep it that way.
The Longmeadow Police Department is registering privately owned outdoor surveillance cameras.
Registration is voluntary and confidential.
If a crime happens in the area of a camera, police will ask the owner to check footage for a date and time for any information related to the crime.
Longmeadow Businesses and residents with surveillance cameras can register on the police department's web site.
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