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Can you explain what the surveillance project is? 

In order to better protect ourselves and our community, the Silver Creek  HOA would like to encourage all homes within Silver Creek to purchase  and install a doorbell camera. The intent is to have 24/7 surveillance watching the sidewalks and streets within Silver Creek at all times. If a crime is committed in our neighborhood and that crime has  been communicated to the community, maybe one neighbor has a better  vantage point of the crime that they could share with their neighbor.  

Are we being forced to participate in the surveillance project? 

No. This initiative is strictly voluntary.

Who will have access to my surveillance footage? 

You own and manage your footage. No one has access to your footage. Our intent is that if a crime is committed in our neighborhood  and that crime has been communicated to the community, a neighbor that  has a better vantage point of the crime will share that footage with  their neighbor.

Are there any incentives for participating in the surveillance project? 

Using the results of the survey as a guide, we are currently working on  incentive/s that make sense and will have the most appeal. Each incentive will have an impact on our annual budget so we are reviewing what will work best for the entire community. 

How would this project affect our annual maintenance fees?  

Short answer, we are not sure yet. Long answer… There are a few variables involved that will determine overall cost of executing and supporting this project. Using the results of the survey as a guide gives us a better  perspective of how many households are interested and what options and  will have the most appeal. Any cost absorbed by the HOA will have an impact on our annual  budget but we are reviewing strategies that could support this proposal  and not raise fees.  Ultimately the end result is what will work best for the entire community.  This is a proposal that supports the security of our neighborhood so it is being examined from every angle.  We understand that we would all enjoy some relief in our  maintenance fees whenever possible but we are obligated to make  decisions that pursue the betterment of the neighborhood as a whole.  That’s the sole purpose of belonging to an HOA. 

What does the LMPD has to do with the project?

Nothing. The Louisville Metro Police Department is using  voluntarily submitted surveillance footage of events to help build cases  against perpetrators.  They are requesting video from residents with cameras. Submission of footage is strictly voluntary. This is nothing new. This has been misinterpreted to believe that the police have access to your footage without your consent. That’s not true. 

Please see this article for more details…

https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/sunday-edition-louisville-area-police-forge-ties-with-security-camera/article_24645b8e-49e4-11ea-8a3a-87f10f01659c.html

If I want to participate what do I need to do?

You will need access to wireless internet and a doorbell camera or some other surveillance camera facing the street. You will also need some sort of cloud based service / hard drive  to hold your surveillance footage so previous events can be recalled and  shared if necessary.  We recognize that some homes in Silver Creek already have security systems. The purpose of this project is to encourage every household to install at least a doorbell camera system. 

I have a doorbell / street surveillance camera already. Am I eligible for any incentives? 

Short answer, Yes.  We are looking into incentives that benefit the entire Silver Creek community.  We would like to encourage existing security camera owners to keep their current systems and subscriptions.

Do I get to select which brand of security system I want?

Yes. You make the decision of which brand works better for your home or budget.

I’d like to participate and purchase a doorbell camera system but I can’t install it. Is there someone who can help me? 

Short answer is, Yes. Long answer…We have considered this question and are actively researching the best approach in cases like this. Installing the doorbell is one thing but setting up the device  creates a bigger problem. Every home is unique and has different  internet source locations.  Depending on how far your internet source is from the  doorbell camera will affect your video resolution and accessibility to  the footage.  So all these matters need to go into consideration.  The additional purchase of an internet “range extender” device may be required in these cases.    

I’d like to participate and purchase multiple security cameras for my home but I can’t install it.  Is there someone who can help me?

This project is focused primarily on supporting the integration of doorbell cameras only. You are responsible for any other security systems.