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The City of Melville uses video surveillance for asset protection and to capture evidence that may assist police in investigations. The City has a Code of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures in place for any video surveillance owned and operated by us. Compliance with these documents ensures we do not breach relevant laws and regulations.

If you choose to purchase a CCTV system for your property, ensure you use a licensed CCTV installer and register it on the WA Police Cam-Map WA website.

Mobile CCTV assets

We have a mobile CCTV Trailer which is deployed in areas of need to assist police by gathering evidence. We are also leasing five mobile CCTV units. Local police inform us of any areas they would like to be considered in the deployment schedule for our CCTV assets, based on crime data.

  1. Report all incidents at that location to police on 131 444 – remember, police help determine locations based on their data so if there is an issue in a particular location then police should know about it!
  2. Contact MelSafe on 131 247 or melsafe@melville.wa.gov.au and provide information on the issues occurring, and specific details of the location

Frequently asked questions

Is any City owned CCTV used for surveillance on private property?

No – the intention of CCTV system is to record publicly accessible areas and the activities that take place in those areas. Maintaining the privacy of private property owners and occupiers is a priority for us when operating video surveillance. The intention of cameras will not be to record private property or business premises.

What happens when suspicious activities are identified in areas covered by City owned CCTV?

As all our CCTV assets are registered on the WA Police Cam-Map WA system, Police contact us to request CCTV footage when an incident takes place within the scope of one of our assets.

Can members of the public obtain copies of recorded images from City owned CCTV?

No, members of the general public will not have access to images retained in the systems unless a legal ruling orders such access.

What should I do if I’m concerned about my neighbours CCTV or drone recording my property?

If you are concerned that CCTV is breaching the Surveillance Devices Act and/or Australian Privacy Principles, you should contact your local police station for them to investigate further. Contact details for your local police station can be found on the WA Police Force website.
 
Visit the Australian Government Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) website for information on flying drones safely and how to report unsafe flying.

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The City of Melville acknowledges the Bibbulmun people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the City stands today and pays its respects to the Whadjuk people, and Elders both past and present.

City of Melville nagolik Bibbulmen Nyungar ally-maga milgebar gardukung naga boordjar-il narnga allidja yugow yeye wer ali kaanya Whadjack Nyungar wer netingar quadja wer burdik.