Partner with us to protect Medford
The Protect Medford camera registry is a voluntary community partnership that helps investigators solve crimes faster and respond more effectively during emergencies.
By sharing the locations of your security cameras, you help strengthen safety across our neighborhoods, business districts, and public spaces. Participation is always voluntary, and every registration directly supports faster, more effective investigations.
Register Your Cameras
Let’s work together to fight crime! Register your security cameras with Protect Medford to help identify nearby cameras in the event of an incident. An investigator from the Medford Police Department will contact you via email if they need your assistance with a crime that occurred near your location.
Camera registration takes less than one minute through our secure online portal. Registering your cameras does not allow the Medford Police Department access to your live video stream - it simply lets investigators know a camera is present at your location so they can request video evidence if an incident occurs.
Registration works with all camera types, including cloud‑based systems like Ring, Arlo, and Nest.
Camera Registration FAQs
How does the camera registry work?
The Medford Police Department camera registry helps authorized personnel identify registered camera locations near an investigation, emergency event, or emergency response area.
Residents and business owners may voluntarily register their cameras through an online portal. The registry creates a map of registered camera locations that may be relevant to an incident, helping investigators quickly identify and contact camera owners to request footage that could provide actionable evidence or critical information.
What can I expect after registering my camera?
If a crime occurs in your area, law enforcement may contact you and ask if you’re willing to share any video footage.
Who is eligible?
Anyone whose residence or business is located within Medford is welcome to register the location of their private camera(s) and aid in criminal investigations.
Is there a cost to register?
No, there is no cost associated with registration.
What information will be requested on the registration form?
The form requests the owner’s first and last name, email address, cell phone number, location address, and the number of internal and/or external cameras.
How will my camera information be used?
The contact information you provide may be accessed by the Medford Police Department when investigating a crime near where your camera is located. Law enforcement may contact you to request a copy of any video captured by your camera system.
Can the Medford Police Department remotely access my cameras at any time?
No. Camera registration does not give the Medford Police Department remote or live access to your cameras.
Who has access to the camera map?
Only authorized Medford Police Department users have access to the entire camera registry map in their jurisdiction.
Is my camera information subject to disclosure in a public data request?
No. Your camera registry data is classified as protected non-public data and is only accessible by authorized users of our system.
How will I be contacted if law enforcement wants to request my video?
In the event your video would be helpful to law enforcement, you would be contacted via the provided information on the registration form.
Will my information be shared publicly?
No. Your data is classified as protected and the information can’t be disclosed in a public data request.
Can I unsubscribe from the camera registry, and change or delete my information?
Yes. If you’d like to update your details, remove your information, or unsubscribe from the camera registry, please contact the Medford Police Department at TIU@cityofmedford.org.
How long is my information retained?
Registrations stay active for five years. You’ll receive an email reminder when it’s time to renew. If you don’t respond, your registration will automatically be deleted.