It's a video camera-sharing program designed to build out a countywide network of surveillance video.
Neighbors can opt in to give the sheriff's office access by registering their own cameras.
It's a program that some residents worry could lead to privacy concerns.
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On Thursday night, an information session was held to give the public a chance to learn more about Connect Wake and get their questions answered.
The sheriff's office calls Connect Wake a voluntary, community-driven program that gives it access to your home or business security cameras.
Investigators say that if a crime happens nearby, they can contact those participating and ask for video that could help them identify suspects or gather evidence.
The sheriff's office said a website to register cameras will launch in the coming weeks.
ABC11 asked the sheriff's office whether this program creates government surveillance.
"We hear those concerns. We know those concerns are out there," said Sasha Godwin of the sheriff's office. "But I want the community to know that you can rest assure that we aren't accessing any information without your expressed consent to do so.
"We will not have any access to residents' live-feed cameras. That will not happen. Never be an option."
There will be two additional information sessions after Thursday's.
The next one will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 20 at Wake County Southern Regional Center, 130 N Judd Pkwy NE, in Fuquay-Varina. Then on Aug. 5, a final one will be held at Wake County Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive in Zebulon, also from 6-7 p.m.
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