Sec. 18-122. Private Security Camera Incentive Program
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 18-122 (2026)
Sec. 18-122. Private Security Camera Incentive ProgramLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Definitions. In this Section, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(1)
Program means the Private Security Camera Incentive Program established under this Section.
(2)
Security camera means an outdoor surveillance camera system, with functioning digital video recording capability, that is installed on property owned or leased by an individual, business, or nonprofit organization.
(3)
Priority area means one or more locations that the crime driven data supports as needing additional security cameras based upon public safety indicators, including crime levels. Priority areas shall be identified and published by the Chief of Police and / or designee.
(4)
Business means any association, corporation, partnership, individual, sole proprietorship, joint stock company, joint venture, or any other legal entity through which business is conducted as defined in County Code Section 10A-101(a)(4).
(5)
Subscription means an amount paid regularly to receive a service or product.
(b)
Program established. There is a Private Security Camera Incentive Program under the partnership between the Prince Georges County Police Department and Office of Community Relations. The Office of Community Relations will manage the marketing and outreach of the Private Security Camera Incentive Program.
(c)
Criteria to receive a camera, rebate, or voucher. An owner or lessee of a property may qualify to receive a camera, rebate, or voucher under the program if:
(1)
the applicant is an individual, business, or nonprofit organization;
(2)
the property is located within a priority area;
(3)
the applicant agrees in writing that the security camera must not be used for the purpose of intentionally recording specific individuals conducting lawful activity on private property not owned by the applicant;
(4)
business or non-profit applicants agree in writing to post notice prominently to alert visitors of the existence of the security camera;
(5)
the rebate or voucher is used solely to offset the purchase of a security camera and/ or the subscription costs associated with a security camera; and
(6)
the application is submitted in the form and manner prescribed by the partnership between the Prince Georges County Police Department and the Office of Community Relations.
(d)
Funding and limitations.
(1)
The Director of the Office of Finance shall be responsible for dispersing rebates and vouchers.
(2)
The amount of a rebate or voucher under the program must not exceed the purchase cost of a security camera or the annual cost of a subscription for security camera service. The maximum amount of a rebate or voucher shall be:
(A)
Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for cameras purchased by owners or lessees; and
(B)
One hundred dollars ($100.00) for subscription costs.
(3)
There shall be a limit of one (1) camera per residential household and two (2) cameras per business.
(4)
Rebates and vouchers provided under the program are subject to appropriation.
(5)
The Office of Finance may seek federal or state funding to support the program.
(e)
Priority Areas. Prior to implementation of the program, the Chief of Police and / or a designee must provide a list of the priority areas in the County based on crime statistics. The Priority Areas List shall be:
(1)
identified by locations supported by crime driven data; and
(2)
updated each year.
(f)
Community Inclusiveness. This entire Section shall comply with Subtitle 2, Administration, Division 46, of this Code.
(g)
Annual report. The Office of the County Executive must report to the Council annually regarding the implementation of the program, including the number and amount of rebates and vouchers awarded, and the efficacy of the program.