OCEANSIDE, CA — The Oceanside Police Department has launched its latest public safety initiative, the CONNECT OCEANSIDE Program, powered by Axon Fusus. The Real-Time Crime Center Cloud platform is designed to provide critical, actionable information that assists 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 Oceanside Police Department through a secure online portal (https://connectoceanside.org/). 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 Oceanside 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 emergencies.
In addition to the camera registry, the Oceanside 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 CONNECT OCEANSIDE 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 LIVE911 and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) integration, officer geolocation, body-worn camera footage, and social media monitoring. These capabilities enable officers to assess situations in real time, leading to faster response times and improved situational awareness.
“The Oceanside Police Department remains committed to strengthening community partnerships through transparency, innovation, and collaboration,” said Oceanside Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos. “OCEANSIDE CONNECT empowers residents and businesses to play an active role in public safety, creating a safer and more connected city for everyone.”
