The program represents a public-private partnership which allows the public to install security cameras on their home or business that are directly connected with the City of New Orleans Real-Time Crime Center using an existing internet connection and a subscription to a cloud storage platform. The City of New Orleans Real-Time Crime Center RTCC opened in late as a state-of-the-art facility operating under the City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness that leverages technology to provide critical information to first responders in the field and assist with investigations of criminal activity or other quality of life concerns such as severe weather-related hazards and potential street flooding.
The RTCC also utilizes technology to make public safety personnel most efficient and effective. For example, in , more than manpower hours were returned to the NOPD officers while aggregating and coordinating public safety efforts.
The City currently manages pole-mounted public safety cameras often with red and blue lights throughout Orleans Parish that connect to the Real-Time Crime Center. Participating in SafeCam Platinum allows you to play a role in public safety and sends a clear message that you want to do your part to help make New Orleans a safer place to live, work, and visit. SafeCam Platinum is your opportunity to partner with the City to improve varied public safety concerns including criminal activity, fire, EMS, and severe weather events.
Lastly, as a SafeCam Platinum participant, you may choose to explore the potential for a financial incentive, such as an insurance policy discount. Estimated costs associated with participating in SafeCam Platinum are listed here. You own any cameras that you purchase, and you will have access to your live footage on your mobile device, laptop, etc. The City will be able to access the footage through the cloud platform on an as-needed basis based on incidents as reported to the Center.
A SafeCam Platinum yard sign and window decal is available free of charge to any participant of the program indicating that the property is integrated with the City of New Orleans Real-Time Crime Center.
