Camera Owner Resources

Contribute to your community's safety while maintaining complete control of your privacy and data

How It Works for Camera Owners

Canvass Global empowers camera owners to help make their communities safer without compromising privacy. Our platform creates a secure bridge between law enforcement agencies and camera owners when incidents occur.

You maintain complete control over your camera footage. When a crime happens in your area, local law enforcement can send a request through our platform. You decide whether to share relevant footage, helping solve crimes while keeping your data protected.

Benefits for Camera Owners

Complete Privacy Control

You decide when and if to share your footage. No one can access your cameras or recordings remotly.

Time-Saving Process

Less in-person visits from officers canvassing neighborhoods. Requests and responses happen securely through our platform.

Community Impact

Help make your neighborhood safer by contributing to faster investigations and crime resolution in your community.

Enhanced Security

All communications are end-to-end encrypted. Your camera location is never publicly visible, only to verified law enforcement.

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

Step 1: Register Your Camera

Create an account and add your camera location. Your details remain private and only become visible to law enforcement when relevant to an incident.

Step 2: Set Your Preferences

Choose your privacy settings, notification preferences, and how you wish to be identified to law enforcement agencies.

Step 3: Help Solve Crimes

Receive footage requests when incidents occur near your camera. Review and approve or decline each request, you're always in control.

Camera Owner
Frequently
Asked
Questions

Do I need a specific type of camera to register?

No, any security or doorbell camera that allows you to download footage will work. You don't need to upgrade your equipment or buy special hardware.

Who can see my address?

Your address is never visible to the public. Verified law enforcement can view your registered address for investigative purposes when there is a relevant incident and a request is made. You always decide whether to share any footage.

How do I respond to a footage request?

When you receive a request, you'll get a notification. Log in to your account to view the details, including the time frame and reason for the request. You can then upload relevant footage directly through our secure platform.

Can I delete my camera registration?

Yes, you can remove your camera from our system at any time through your account settings. This will immediately stop any future footage requests.

Is there a cost to register my camera?

No, registering your camera with Canvass Global is completely free. There are no subscription fees or costs to participate.

How many footage requests will I receive?

This varies by location and crime rates in your area. Most camera owners receive just a few requests per year, typically only when incidents occur within view of their camera.

"I was hesitant at first about registering my doorbell camera, but the platform makes it clear that I maintain ownership of my footage. I've helped solve two package theft cases in our building already."

Michael Chen, Apartment Resident

"As a privacy-conscious homeowner, I appreciate that I control when and if I share my footage. I've declined requests when I felt uncomfortable, and the system respects that choice without question."

Sarah Johnson, Homeowner

"When my neighbor's car was broken into, I was able to provide footage that helped identify the suspect within hours. It's empowering to know my camera investment is helping keep our street safer."

Robert Wilson, Community Watch Member

Join Our Camera Network Today

Register your camera and be part of the solution to build safer communities. You maintain complete control over your privacy and data sharing.