By Kevin Haas
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Registration has opened for the second round of a program that allows any homeowner in Winnebago County to get a free Ring video doorbell.
The doorbells are available in limited supply and will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can register here to receive the doorbell and a one-year subscription subscription to the service.
As part of the program, recipients must also agree to share their recorded video footage with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office upon request.
“It’s important to look outside the box for creative solutions to fight crime in our neighborhoods,” District 15 board member Burt Gerl, who started the program, said in a news release. “It’s a great way for neighbors to keep a watchful eye out, video evidence is by far the most compelling when it comes to the arrest and prosecution of criminals in our community.”
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If you registered for a doorbell during the first round of the program but did not receive one you do not need to register again.
Residents who meet the criteria will receive an email with a date, time and location for a pickup. Those who decide to participate must cover future subscription fees of $40 per year after the initial year is up.
Eligibility
- Must be the homeowner of the address provided
- Must live in Winnebago County
- Must be a single-family home/condo (no multi-family units)
- Must have a smartphone or tablet and internet service
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Sign up
You can register to receive a Ring video doorbell HERE. To view frequently asked questions, visit HERE.
This article is by Kevin Haas. Email him at khaas@rockrivercurrent.com or follow him on Twitter at @KevinMHaas.