Privacy FAQs

Kent Police and Essex Police are using Fūsus to help create stronger public-private relationships and enable businesses and community members to work more closely with law enforcement. The Fūsus system helps to increase community security while maintaining personal privacy.

How does the CCTV registry work?

The Kent Police and Essex Police CCTV registry is a way to locate the nearest cameras in a specific area during an investigation, emergency event, or emergency response. In the past, the police had to rely on eyewitnesses and piece together information over days and sometimes months. The CCTV registry gives residents and business owners the ability to register their cameras on an online portal. This enables the police to know where these cameras are so that they can request footage from the owner. The police can quickly and easily create a map of relevant cameras that could help gather evidence for crimes and life-saving data.

How much does it cost to register my cameras?

It is completely free to register your camera. Kent Police and Essex Police officers will obtain a map of the cameras and will not have access to any live streaming capabilities. The registry makes it easier for investigators to contact camera owners for a digital footage request that the owner can provide without a police visit.

Can Kent Police and Essex Police remotely access my cameras at any time?

No. Registering your cameras means the police will know where your cameras are located in the event of a crime or a critical incident. There is no direct access to any privately-owned cameras and the registry is only used to request footage if an incident were to occur.

Who has access to the camera map?

Only authorised Kent Police and Essex Police users have access to the entire CCTV registry map in their areas.

Can I unsubscribe from the CCTV registry, and change or delete my information?

To amend, or delete your registration information, complete our online form.

Is my camera information subject to a disclosure in a public data request?

No. Your CCTV registry data is classified as protected non-public data, and is only accessible by authorised users of our system.

Is the CCTV Registry Secure?

The CCTV Registry adheres to the highest standards of security for access to, transfer, and sharing of criminal justice information according to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) standards. All data that is accessible within the CCTV Registry is encrypted at rest, in transit, and in its cloud hosted location. Access to databases is restricted by strict networking rules. All Fūsus employees involved in CJIS-related software development undergo an extensive screening process, including background checks and fingerprinting.