INDIANAPOLIS — City officials and Downtown Indy, Inc. (DII) recently announced available grant funding to Downtown Indianapolis businesses for the b-link camera program. The program allows registration of personal and business security cameras to create a network of live-stream video access for IMPD to utilize in the event of a crime or incident in the vicinity.
Last week, city officials announced $500,000 worth of grants available to small businesses throughout Indianapolis. Thanks to a $3.5 million partnership with Downtown Indy, Inc. to enhance Downtown public safety, cleanliness, and homeless outreach, an additional $75,000 in b-link grants will be available specifically for Downtown small businesses. Both Downtown and neighborhood businesses should use the same application available at blinkindy.org.
B-link technology is in use, currently, through more than 120 cameras registered to 33 Indianapolis businesses. Individuals can register the location of their security cameras, provide IMPD with live stream video access to business security cameras, or adopt-a-block neighborhood. It is not a monitoring service, and is not monitored by IMPD. You or your business would provide location information or live stream access for IMPD’s Incident Analysis Center. The video may help in the event of a crime or incident in the area.
Participants can work with an integrator to guarantee proper installation and network connection; additionally, a small monthly fee ensures cameras are operable and available via a cloud-based server. Applications close on March 17 for spring grants awards. Depending on participation in the first round of funding, there may be opportunities for additional support in the future. For more information about the program or to apply for funding, please visit blinkindy.org.