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Who will be given access to the video footage I provide?: Once the video footage is given to the Police Department, it will be reviewed and utilized by the investigators working on the case. In the event criminal charges are filed on a suspect, the video may be utilized in court at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney.

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1. Will the police be able to watch footage through my cameras remotely without my knowledge?: No, your cameras and the stored camera footage are your property and we will not have access to them. In the event an officer investigating an incident contacts you asking for footage during a specific time period, you may choose to provide the footage requested.

2. Who will be given access to the video footage I provide?: Once the video footage is given to the Police Department, it will be reviewed and utilized by the investigators working on the case. In the event criminal charges are filed on a suspect, the video may be utilized in court at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney.

3. What if I get contacted by an Ankeny investigator requesting my video and I don’t want to give it to them?: You have the right to refuse to provide video footage.

4. Will I have to go to court and testify at a trial?: That is a possibility if the case goes to trial and you are subpoenaed to testify. However, many cases are resolved without a trial.

5. What if I registered in the past and now I have decided I do not want to be part of the program anymore?: You may contact Officer Erie at 515-289-5254 to un-register at any time without question.