Privacy & Surveillance in Hackensack, NJ (2026)
1 verified privacy & surveillance rules for Hackensack, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Security Camera Rules
Hackensack lets owners of private outdoor video surveillance cameras voluntarily register them with the Hackensack Police Department through the Community Sharecam registry under City Code Ch. 32, Art. III (§§ 32-15 to 32-18), adopted November 12, 2024 by Ord. No. 40-2024. Registration is not required; it simply gives police a directory to consult after nearby crimes.
Hackensack Voluntary Sharecam Registry
Light RestrictionsHackensack City Code §§ 32-15 to 32-18
The City hereby establishes the Community Sharecam registry, which allows all owners of private outdoor video surveillance cameras in the City to voluntarily register their cameras with the Hackensack Police Department. ... In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:48-1.7b, the following information is required to be included in the Community Sharecam registry: ... The name of person who owns the camera; ...
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