Community Camera Registry Program
Working Together to Keep Morris Safe
The Town of Morris, in partnership with the Morris RCMP Detachment, has established a voluntary and confidential Community Camera Registry Program.
The program helps RCMP quickly identify residents and businesses that may have security camera footage available when an incident occurs nearby.
Participation is completely voluntary. Registering your camera does not give the Town or RCMP access to your camera system or video recordings.
How Does the Community Camera Registry Work?
The process is simple:
1. Register Your Camera
Residents and businesses can voluntarily register their cameras with the Town of Morris.
The registry contains your contact information and street address. The Town does not receive access to your camera or recordings.
2. An Incident Occurs
If the RCMP are investigating an incident, they may contact the Town to determine whether any registered cameras are located within the area of the investigation.
This could include incidents such as:
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Theft
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Vandalism
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Suspicious activity
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Missing person investigations
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Traffic incidents
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Other criminal investigations
3. The Registry is Checked
Town Administration can check the registry to identify registered cameras within the general area where the incident occurred.
4. RCMP May Contact You
If your camera may have captured something relevant, an RCMP officer may contact you directly and ask whether you are willing to review or provide footage.
Providing footage is always your choice.
Your Privacy Comes First
The Community Camera Registry does not:
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Give the Town access to your cameras
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Give the RCMP live access to your cameras
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Allow the Town or RCMP to monitor your property
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Automatically collect or store video footage
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Require you to provide footage
The registry is simply a tool that helps RCMP identify potential sources of video evidence more quickly.
Information submitted to the registry is kept confidential and is used only for the purposes of administering the Community Camera Registry and assisting RCMP.
Why Register?
Security camera footage can sometimes provide valuable information during an investigation.
By registering your camera, you can help:
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RCMP locate possible video evidence more quickly
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Reduce the time RCMP spend trying to identify cameras in an area
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Support investigations occurring in your neighbourhood
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Strengthen cooperation between residents, businesses, the Town and the RCMP
Registration does not mean your footage will automatically be requested every time an incident occurs.
Who Can Register?
The registry is open to anyone with an exterior security camera within the Town of Morris, including:
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Homeowners
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Tenants with authorized cameras
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Businesses
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Commercial and industrial properties
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Community organizations
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Institutions
Doorbell cameras and other exterior security cameras may also be registered.
Register Your Camera
Registration is free and takes only a few minutes.
Prefer a paper form?
[DOWNLOAD THE COMMUNITY CAMERA REGISTRATION FORM]
Completed forms can be returned to the Town of Morris Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Town or RCMP watch my cameras?
No. Registering your camera does not provide the Town or RCMP with live or remote access to your security system.
Does the Town store my video footage?
No. The Town does not collect or store footage through the Community Camera Registry.
Am I required to provide footage if RCMP contacts me?
No. Participation in the registry is voluntary, and providing footage remains your choice.
What information is kept in the registry?
The registry contains your contact information and address voluntarily provided when you register.
Will everyone be able to see which properties have cameras?
No. The registry is confidential and is not intended to be publicly available.
What happens if an incident occurs near my property?
The RCMP may ask the Town whether registered cameras are located in the area. If your camera may have captured useful footage, an RCMP officer may contact you directly.
Can I update my information?
Yes. If you change your contact information or make other changes, please contact the Town so the registry can be updated.
Can I remove myself from the registry?
Yes. You may request removal from the Community Camera Registry at any time.
Questions?
For questions about the Community Camera Registry or to update or remove a registration, please contact:
Town of Morris
1-380 Stampede Grounds
Po Box 28
Phone: 204-746-2531
Email: info@townofmorris.ca
For police emergencies, always call 9-1-1.
For non-emergency RCMP matters, contact the Morris RCMP Detachment at 204-746-6355.