Montgomery County police expands security camera incentive program countywide
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () – When the Police-Private Security Camera Incentive Program launched in November 2023, it was only offered in select areas in Montgomery County.
However, the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) announced Wednesday that it is now being offered countywide.
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The program is incentivizing businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and places of worship to install cameras on their property.
'They would go out and purchase the camera and then they can be reimbursed for that camera,' MCPD Lt. Dan Helton said. 'Residential is one, and businesses and places of worship, they are up to five.'
Property owners can be reimbursed up to $250 per camera. Helton said the program's goal is to ensure properties are protected from crime.
'To work with the police department if they have video evidence that can help solve crimes,' he said, 'But also, the cameras can help deter crime.'
John Harrison, lead estimator at LG Auto Body in Silver Spring, said he is pleased to hear the program is expanding because of the things he's witnessed on the shop's cameras in the past.
'There was a tow truck going around stealing cars,' he said. 'We actually captured it stealing the car. It didn't have a plate number or name, but it does help the police in some ways just to see who or what happened.'
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Harrison plans to add more cameras and hopes the incentive program will help foot the bill.
More information about the Police-Private Security Camera Incentive Program and the rebate application form can be found here.
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