Community Connect Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Carencro Police Department Launches Community Connect Program to Enhance Public Safety
Carencro, LA, April 23rd, 2025 – The Carencro Police Department today announced the official launch of its latest public safety initiative, the Community Connect Program, powered by Axon Fusus. This Real-Time Crime Center Cloud platform is designed to provide critical, actionable information that can assist the department in investigations, improves emergency response times and strengthens community safety.
As part of this initiative, residents and business owners can voluntarily register their security cameras with the police department through a secure online portal carencropd.fusuregistry.com. By participating, they help create a real-time map of available cameras that can be used to locate potential evidence, reducing the need for time-consuming door-to-door canvassing. This allows officers to focus on solving crimes and responding to emergencies more efficiently.
Registering a camera does NOT grant live video access to the police department. It simply provides investigators with camera location information. If an incident occurs near a registered camera, officers can then contact the owner to request recorded footage that could assist in the investigation. Any video files provided will remain confidential and will only be used for law enforcement purposes in criminal investigations or emergency situations.
“Building a strong partnership between our community and law enforcement is key to a safer city,” said Chief David Anderson. “By participating in this program, residents and business owners play an active role in public safety, helping us solve crimes more efficiently and improving emergency response times. I encourage everyone with security cameras to take part in this initiative.”
In addition to the camera registry, the Carencro Police Department is offering residents and businesses the option to upgrade their security systems to allow live video access only in emergencies. This feature, enabled through a small CORE device, gives camera owners the ability to share live feeds with law enforcement in critical situations, such as active threats or ongoing emergencies. Participants have full control over when and how their cameras are accessed, ensuring privacy while improving safety.
The Community Connect Program is part of a broader effort to modernize public safety technology and improve law enforcement efficiency. The Axon Fusus platform integrates multiple security and data sources into a single interface, combining public and private video feeds with tools such as 911 and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) integration, officer geolocation, body-worn camera footage, gunfire detection sensors and social media monitoring. These capabilities enable officers to assess situations in real time, leading to faster response times and improved situational awareness.
To help businesses and residents understand and participate in this voluntary program, the Carencro Police Department will conduct community outreach efforts, including direct phone outreach by Community Connect Advocates. These advocates will inform local businesses about the program and assist with camera registration over the phone if requested.
To register a camera or learn more about the program, visit www.carencropd.com/camera-integrations, or call 337-896-6132.