The City's public areas CCTV service provides CCTV systems (both static and mobile units) in various public spaces throughout the City of Joondalup, driven by several objectives, these include:
- Deterring criminal, anti-social, and suspicious activities
- Monitoring and recording ongoing incidents
- Addressing factors contributing to a fear of crime
- Aiding authorised agencies such as the WA Police in their investigations and prosecutions with accessible images, and
- Assisting the City in event coordination, emergency management, and traffic monitoring in public areas.
The City collaborates closely with WA Police and other agencies to ensure responsible and effective CCTV implementation and use. The CCTV systems focus solely on publicly accessible spaces, refraining from recording private properties or activities. All recorded footage is securely stored and is only accessible to the public under legal orders or Freedom of Information Act 1992 provisions.
City of Joondalup and WA Police Memorandum of Understanding
In May 2016 a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by both the City of Joondalup and WA Police. The MOU outlines the understanding that the City will share CCTV data with WA Police to further enhance the safety and security of the Western Australian community. The MOU together with the inclusion of the public areas CCTV cameras on a state register ensures that WA Police and authorised agencies can have timely access to high value CCTV footage to support community safety and security initiatives.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
ANPR cameras, which record details like Vehicle Registration Number, vehicle classification, and the time and date of capture, have been implemented throughout the City and are expected to address various safety concerns raised by the community by:
- Enhancing the WA Police Force’s ANPR capabilities, allowing for faster incident response, improved community safety, and better support for investigating and prosecuting offenses.
- Assisting the WA Police Force in locating stolen or unlicensed vehicles, unlicensed drivers, vehicles of interest, missing persons, and individuals at risk.
CCTV requests
Requests from the public
CCTV images and recording are not made available to members of the public unless such access is ordered by a legal ruling, or through a Freedom of Information request. For more details on how to make a Freedom of Information request, visit the Freedom of information (FOI) page.
Request from authorised agencies
Authorised agencies, such as WA Police or City of Joondalup staff can request images from the City of Joondalup public areas CCTV cameras online.
CCTV Rebate Scheme
Are you a City of Joondalup resident or business looking at installing new CCTV cameras?
The City of Joondalup’s CCTV Rebate Scheme is open now open to eligible residents and businesses within the City of Joondalup. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) can be a useful tool in the detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes and can discourage anti-social behaviour. The Scheme is aimed at increasing the number of public-facing CCTV cameras and encourages residents/businesses to install and maintain a high-quality CCTV system at their residence or business.
Applying for the rebate
The City is offering a 50 per cent rebate, to a maximum of $500, toward the cost of a new CCTV system to eligible applicants (terms and conditions apply).
The Scheme will operate as a two-step process: