Baltimore County Council approves private security camera registry aimed at giving police more crime footage

The Baltimore County Council on Monday night unanimously voted for a bipartisan bill to help police more quickly track down possible video evidence of crimes.

The county would create a voluntary private security camera registry for property owners who have devices pointed toward a public right-of-way, according to the proposal. The program would map where cameras are located to help detectives identify possible security footage in areas where crimes occurred. The council adopted an amendment to encourage property owners to register all cameras, regardless of whether they face public space.