Pasco Launched Security Camera Integration Program
The city initiative allows police to access private security feeds to help solve crimes faster and improve officer safety.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Property Crime
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The Pasco police department has introduced the ONEPASCO program, a voluntary security initiative that integrates private residential and business surveillance cameras with law enforcement systems. This program aims to expedite investigations and enhance officer safety by identifying nearby camera locations during incident responses.
Why it matters
By directly linking private security infrastructure to police operations, the city seeks to minimize the time officers spend locating potential evidence. The program provides a structured, voluntary framework for community cooperation that proponents believe will lead to higher crime clearance rates.
As of October 9, 2026, the program includes 90 registered cameras and 148 live-integrated cameras. Level two participation requires hardware costs between $300 and $7,300, with annual subscription fees ranging from $150 to $2,300.
The players
Pasco Police Department
The law enforcement agency for the city of Pasco that is responsible for overseeing the new camera integration program.
Richland Police Department
A neighboring law enforcement agency that has currently paused its own version of a camera integration program to conduct a regulatory review.
Kennewick Police Department
The law enforcement agency serving Kennewick that is currently in the process of implementing a similar camera integration system.
The details
Residents and businesses can participate through two tiers: registering contact information for police requests or providing live feed access via a dedicated device. Officials confirm that officers only have access to live feeds and cannot view archived footage, with all system interactions logged for accountability.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: 90 cameras were registered and 148 were integrated into the system.
Legal Context
This launch follows a pattern set by urban security initiatives that integrate private surveillance data into local law enforcement operations. As cities in the region adopt these systems, officials are navigating a evolving legal landscape regarding privacy rights and regulatory oversight.
Residents and business owners in Pasco can now choose to opt into the program to provide authorities with access to their camera feeds during investigations. Participation remains entirely voluntary, and users retain control over whether to provide either contact details or direct live-feed access to the police.
The takeaway
The program emphasizes voluntary cooperation as a method to assist law enforcement in building safer neighborhoods. Residents should carefully review the costs of hardware and annual fees before opting for the live-feed level of participation.
Further reading
For more information on local initiatives, visit the Pasco Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tri-City Herald.
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