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GOODYEAR, Ariz. - The Goodyear Police Department launched a virtual block watch , a voluntary camera registration program designed to leverage home and business security systems to solve crimes more quickly.

What we know:

The program does not give police direct access to the cameras but allows investigators to know which properties may have footage that could aid an investigation.

The high-tech twist on a neighborhood watch program asks community members and business owners to register their cameras to help officers quickly find potential evidence when a crime occurs.

"Nowadays everybody has home surveillance videos," said Sgt. Mayra Reeson with the Goodyear Police Department. She noted that security footage is crucial for solving crimes.

The department hopes the

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