Project Protect

What is Project Protect?

Project Protect

The Office of the Attorney General, county sheriffs and the Clerks of Court have partnered to help protect crime victims in Florida by creating Project Protect. This program provides free doorbell cameras to victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, stalking and sexual violence.

The devices can provide a 24-hour audio and visual surveillance for a residence—adding a layer of protection for victims of these crimes.

How Does the Program Work?

Project Protect posters will be placed in the Clerks of Courts offices throughout Florida. Clerk staff will provide victims with contact information to directly connect victims with local sheriffs’ victim advocates. The trained victim advocates will guide each victim through the process of receiving the doorbell cameras.

Victim advocates can request doorbell cameras and submit for reimbursement of the cost.

"Survivors of horrific crimes such as human trafficking and domestic violence face traumatic experiences and may be extra wary of strangers and fearful of their abusers coming back to revictimize them. I am launching Project Protect to help these survivors keep watch over who comes to their homes to provide additional peace of mind."
-Ashley Moody, Florida Attorney General

Resources

For more information about Project Protect, email Contact.VOCA@myfloridalegal.com or call (850) 414-3380.

If a domestic violence incident occurs, please call law enforcement or the domestic violence hotline at 1(800) 500-1119.

For more information on the Victims of Crime Act and crime victims' services provided by the Florida Attorney General's Office, click here.