Program Description
The Private Security Camera Incentive Program, administered by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (Office), creates a rebate for residents, businesses, nonprofits, and religious institutions to purchase and install security camera systems on their property and register them with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The program provides a rebate of up to $200 per camera, with a maximum rebate of up to $500 per residential address and $750 for all other addresses. This program is intended to help deter crime and assist law enforcement with investigations.
Requirements
The camera system must have been purchased and installed on the property after September 22, 2015 and before all available funds are expended. The camera also must be registered with the Metropolitan Police Department. The amount of the rebate shall not be more than the cost of the purchase of the camera system. Only one security camera system per property address is eligible. Security camera systems must be installed on the exterior of a building. Applicants will also be required to verify installation of the system (see application for complete details).
Camera System Specifications
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
Minimum Specifications |
Recommended |
| Camera Resolution | 1 Megapixel | 3 Megapixel |
| Screen Resolution | 1280x1024 | 2048x1536 |
| Video Quality | Standard | High |
| Frames per Second | 5 | 15 |
| DVD Storage Required | 200 GB per camera | 2.5 TB per camera |
| ANALOG CAMERAS |
Minimum Specifcations |
Recommended |
| Screen Resolution | 640X480 | 640X480 |
| Frames per Second | 5 | 15 |
| DVD Storage Required | 125 GB per camera | 350 GB per camera |
Restrictions
Applicants must be an owner or tenant of a property that is used as a residence, business, nonprofit, or religious institution located in the District of Columbia. Applicants who are tenants must provide documentation from the property owner approving the installation of the security camera system on the property. Until July 31, 2016, the Office shall accept applications only from Applicants whose property is located in specific Police Service Areas. Beginning August 1, 2016, if there are still funds remaining, properties throughout the District will be eligible to participate in the program.
The Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants will give priority consideration to properties, businesses, and religious institutions in the following Police Service Areas (PSA):104, 105, 107, 108, 202, 207, 208, 302, 303, 305, 402, 403, 405, 409, all PSAs in the Fifth Police District, 602, 603, 604, 608, and all PSAs in the Seventh Police District. PSA borders can be found online at http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/police-districts-and-police-service-areas. Applicants can find their property address PSA online at: http://geospatial.dcgis.dc.gov/PSAFinder.
By participating in this program, the Applicant acknowledges that he or she will not use the security camera for any unlawful or harassing purposes and will comply with all applicable building and electrical code requirements.
Application
Note: It may take up to 45 working days to issue your rebate provided your application is complete and approved.
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