diff --git a/frigate/models.py b/frigate/models.py
index 35a397f5c..ff83dcb54 100644
--- a/frigate/models.py
+++ b/frigate/models.py
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ class Event(Model):
     region = JSONField()
     box = JSONField()
     area = IntegerField()
+    retain_indefinitely = BooleanField(default=False)
 
 
 class Recordings(Model):