https://connectprairievillage.org/ 

About Connect Prairie Village Safety Program

Video cameras are one of the best methods for detecting and apprehending criminals or discovering suspicious activity. Police regularly ask businesses and individuals to share surveillance footage that might aid crime-solving efforts. Connect Prairie Village is a new crime prevention and investigative tool for the Prairie Village Police Department. We work with participating property owners who have video systems viewing public areas, such as streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. After a crime is committed, or suspicious activity reported, we can use a map to quickly identify and contact CPV partners in the vicinity who may have captured footage related to the reported incident. The Prairie Village Police Department encourages businesses and residents to voluntarily register any security cameras that view and record public areas within the city.

Why is Prairie Village doing this?

The goal of Connect Prairie Village is to deter crime and promote public safety through collaboration between the police and community. Registering privately-owned surveillance cameras can help leverage existing resources and technology to maximize our chances of detecting criminal activity, provide investigative leads, and apprehend criminals.

How does the program work?

If a criminal incident takes place in the vicinity of your camera, you may be contacted by the Prairie Village Police Department. Police personnel may request you review and/or provide recorded footage related to the date and time of the incident. Video obtained from privately held security cameras may be used to apprehend and prosecute criminals. When the immediacy of a crime dictates, a Prairie Village Detective may ask to view your footage on-site.

How do I register my camera(s)?

Individuals wishing to participate in the program must register devices on our Connect Prairie Village website. Additionally, you can contact Captain Adam Taylor to assist you with this registration.

Upon submission, a member of the Prairie Village Police Department will contact you for confirmation. There is no fee to register and your information will be kept confidential. Your information will not be sold or used in any way other than what is specified in this agreement and you may unsubscribe at any time.

Questions and Contact Information

If you have questions about Connect Prairie Village, please email Captain Adam Taylor or contact him by phone at (913) 385-4610.

Protect your family, your business, and our community by registering to be part of the Connect Prairie Village program. Thank you for your participation. Working together we can reduce crime and make Prairie Village a safer place for all.