CCTV and doorbell footage can help speed up police investigations. People across the county are encouraged to take part in the initiative. A police spokesman said: “Connect Cumbria enables officers to access a map detailing pre-registered CCTV or doorbell cameras in the location of a crime. “When a crime takes place, officers can look on a portal and see which businesses and residential properties close to the scene have CCTV or doorbell cameras, and therefore may have vital evidence.”

Source: The Times June 23, 2025 05:14 UTC