If you’ve got a CCTV system or doorbell camera, you could be playing a bigger role in keeping your community safe than you realise. Thanks to the Kent and Essex Police CCTV registry, residents and businesses can now support local investigations quickly and securely – without giving up control of their footage.
What Is the Kent and Essex Police CCTV Registry?
The CCTV registry is a voluntary and secure online platform where homeowners, businesses and local councils can register the locations of their CCTV or doorbell cameras with Kent or Essex Police.
Important: This registry does not give police live access to your camera or footage. You stay fully in control.
It simply lets police know where cameras are located – so if an incident happens nearby, they can request relevant footage directly from you.
Why Register?
Whether you’re a business owner with commercial CCTV or a homeowner with a doorbell cam, registering with the police CCTV database for Kent and Essex helps the police act faster after crimes occur.
Here’s how it works:
- An incident occurs near your camera.
- Police consult the registry to locate nearby cameras.
- If yours is relevant, you’ll get a secure footage request via email or text.
- You decide what, if anything, to share.
Key Benefits of Registration
- Faster Investigations: When police don’t have to knock on every door, evidence gathering speeds up – saving time and solving cases faster. Think how much quicker investigations like the disappearance of Millie Dowler could have been solved if the Police could easily locate the cameras from their desks.
- Community Support Without Sacrificing Privacy: You don’t give access to your footage or system. You simply let police know where your cameras are.
- Ideal for Doorbell Camera Owners: It isn’t limited to professionally installed home CCTV cameras. With the rise of smart doorbells, this is a quick way to make your tech part of the bigger safety picture.
- Local Focus: This isn’t a national database—it’s tailored for residents and businesses in Kent and Essex, making it more focused and responsive.
How to Register Your CCTV or Doorbell Camera
Joining the Kent and Essex Police CCTV registry takes less than a minute. All you need is:
- Your address and contact details
- A description or map location of your camera
Visit the official site here:
Register your CCTV with Kent and Essex Police
Be Part of the Solution – Register your Essex or Kent CCTV
From commercial CCTV setups to basic doorbell cameras, every lens could make a difference in preventing or solving a crime. By registering your system with the Kent and Essex Police CCTV camera registry, you become part of a smarter, safer community – without compromising your privacy or control.
Not got CCTV cameras at your home or business? Click the Get Your Quote button below and become part of this county-wide crime-solving solution
