Online Surveillance Camera Policy and Terms of Use

The Online Surveillance Camera Program (“Program”) is a program that allows persons and/or businesses to register their privately owned surveillance camera systems with the Hayward Police Department (“Department”).Registration is voluntary and at no cost to the participant.

Registration allows the Department to use the information or footage gathered from private surveillance cameras to assist in the apprehension and prosecution of the suspects involved in criminal activity.In response to a criminal incident, Department personnel may contact the participant to obtain access to surveillance camera information or footage that may assist in the investigation of a crime.The Department will only contact the participant if there is a criminal incident in the vicinity of the registered surveillance camera.

Registration does not provide the Department direct access to the privately owned surveillance camera system.A participant may withdraw from the Program at any time.The participant’s personal information will be kept confidential by the City unless subject to disclosure by law or court order.

Terms of Use: The goal of the program is to deter crime and promote public safety through collaboration between the Department and the communities we serve. Accordingly, all participants agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Any footage containing or related to criminal activity may be collected by the Department for use as evidence during any stage of a criminal proceeding.
  2. Registration in the Program does not make the participant an agent or employee of the City of Hayward and/or the Department.
  3. If necessary, the Department will contact the participant directly, using the information provided on this site, to request the appropriate video surveillance footage.

By submitting this information, I understand and agree to the above policy and terms of use.

Location Type*
Apartment / Unit / Suite
Contact Name*
Contact Name 2
Camera Location*
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(number of days video is stored)
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