About The Safer Places Network

Australia's Community Safety Network - Multiple ways to help make your community safer.

Our Innovative PPCP Model

The Safer Places Network operates on a unique Public-Private-Community Partnership approach where everyone plays a vital role and everyone benefits.

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Community

Register cameras, report observations, or simply stay informed with local safety alerts

Private Sector

Fund platform operations while aligning with community safety values

Public Agencies

Reduce investigation time and solve crimes more efficiently

Our Mission

To create safer communities by connecting residents, businesses, and law enforcement through innovative technology solutions that respect privacy while enhancing public safety.

Privacy

Safety

Community

Why We Started The Safer Places Network

Community Information Gap

Community Empowerment

Residents wanted multiple ways to contribute to community safety - whether they have cameras or not - without compromising their privacy or taking on additional burdens.

Rising Crime Rates

Rising Crime Rates

With a 13% increase in offences and a 27% increase in home invasion related crimes in the past year (in VIC), communities need better ways to work together for safety.

Lack of Police Resources

Lack of Police Resources

Police are strapped for cash while over 1 million police patrol hours are spent collecting CCTV footage every year in Victoria alone – resources that could and should be redirected to community policing.

Existing Infrastructure

Untapped Resources

Over 16 million CCTV cameras and 4 million dashcams across Australia are not being used efficiently for crime prevention and investigation.

David Bartlett, Founder

Our Founder

David Bartlett

David is a former Victoria Police Detective and former member of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission with over 15 years of experience in law enforcement.

Throughout his career, David witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by police when investigating crimes – particularly the hundreds of thousands of hours spent collecting CCTV footage manually from businesses and homes.

With his unique background in both law enforcement and technology, David founded the Safer Places Network to bridge the gap between community safety and efficient policing, while maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection.

His vision has evolved from a simple CCTV register to a comprehensive Community Safety Network that provides multiple ways for people to contribute - whether through registering cameras, reporting observations, or simply staying informed about local safety issues.

Our Impact

Faster Response Times

By quickly identifying camera locations and sharing verified observations, police can respond to incidents more rapidly.

Better Evidence

With 70% of investigations relying on CCTV evidence, our network helps ensure this crucial evidence is identified quickly.

Informed Communities

Members receive vetted, relevant safety information about their local area without the chaos of social media.

Stronger Together

Multiple ways to participate mean everyone can contribute to community safety, with or without cameras.

Building Safer Communities Together

In partnership with

Neighbourhood Watch Victoria

Learn about our partnership

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