Austin police want access to your private security cameras

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In an era where homeowners and businesses can easily get their hands on a fully-functioning surveillance system, law enforcement agencies are trying to figure out a way to tap into the video feeds when a safety need arises.
For the Austin Police Department, the idea of asking businesses to give them access to surveillance cameras was proposed in early 2015. After years of preparation work, the department says they’re ready to implement the program.
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