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," 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

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