LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police is expanding its surveillance efforts with private camera access.
Department leaders laid out plans Wednesday for Connect Louisville, a network of roughly 2,000 cameras allowing officers to monitor footage in real time from some businesses and homeowners. LMPD hopes, by securing access ahead of time, police can get ahold of crucial footage quicker to expedite investigations.
"We only have access to camera footage in the event that criminal activity occurs or in the event of an emergency response,"Â Assistant Chief Lt. Col. Corey Robinson said during a news conference Wednesday.
The program allows LMPD's Real Time Crime Center staff to monitor surveillance footage outside of bars, shops and homes across the city.
"There's no fee (and) no live access," said Jennifer Corum, director of the Real Time Crime Center. "You're just telling LMPD that you have cameras and how to contact you in the event to a criminal incident occurs near your residence."
Officers said the camera network was the key to finding a suspect after shots were fired near the Algonquin Park pool when it reopened in June.
However, Connect Louisville isn't just useful after violent crimes. The cameras have also tracked down stolen cars and a 10-year-old who went missing in May.
When people and businesses sign up, they can choose to give LMPD varying levels of permission to access those cameras. It's free for homeowners to join, but it costs owners a pretty penny for LMPD to integrate businesses.
"It's about $1,500 with a $900 yearly fee for up to 50 cameras," Corum said.
Businesses and residents can give LMPD direct access to their video feed in case of a nearby emergency. If you would like to register your security cameras, click here.
Emily McKinley, deputy chief of police for the Louisville Metro Police Department, speaks during a news conference. Oct. 29, 2025. (WDRB Photo)
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