Security Camera Installed - Please Read
Sarat Vemuri
All
We have identified and partnered with Flock Safety, an Atlanta, GA based company that specializes in license plate reading security cameras for communities. We have elected to purchase one camera to monitor inbound traffic. The camera is entirely self-sufficient in that it is solar powered and sends it's footage via mobile technology to a secure cloud-based storage that is maintained by Flock. The camera has both day and night-time capability to read and record license plates that pass through the entrance. Flock is actively working with multiple police departments around Metro Atlanta to explore the potential of these cameras on a greater scale. The footage and data that is collected is accessible only by the Police Department and limited members of our Board.
Despite this technology, it is just a camera. The #1 way to deter crime is a responsibility we each own individually; lock your doors and keep your valuables out of sight. But, having video camera/ surveillance has been shown to deter mischief activity and also provides a valuable resource to help solve any crimes that may take place.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
1) Flock and their partners in law enforcement have asked if each neighbor would consider registering on the 'safe list' they have established for Thornbury Parc. You don't need to give your actual name if you prefer, but by registering your license plate the police will know that your vehicle belongs to a resident and it will make sorting through data much faster in the event they need to research a criminal event that we report. You can add any vehicle that you own or that frequently visits your home. The link to their secured site is: https://admin.flocksafety.com/register/resident/d1a4064e-a076-4cf8-bb5a-d87a6204e447
2) If you are the victim of a crime please report it first to the police department - -- - CALL 911. Then, you can send an email to cr...@flocksafety.com, and any member of our Board and we can help provide footage reports and pictures for the relevant times that the evil-doer may have entered the neighborhood.
3) If you have grave concerns about your license plate data being recorded your license plate can be flagged as 'invisible' and will not be recorded in any reporting. This is not recommended, as law enforcement would not be able to access information if necessary in the investigation of a criminal event. But, if you would like to elect this preference, please send an email with your license plate # to myself or he...@flocksafety.com and we will add you to the 'invisible' list.
4) Lock your house and car doors and keep your valuables out of sight. Pickup newspapers and mail. Do not leave trash cans at the curb (unless it is trash day). Smile/Wave/Talk to people you see on our streets. Keep vigilant.
5) Spread word to other neighbours that are not on this mailing list. Please ask them to join this group.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or any Board Member.
Thanks
Sarat