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Contract Renewal- Automated License Plate Readers, Cameras and Software
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dorothy Thomas, Union County Sheriff's Office, Public Safety Finance Administrator, 704-283-3578
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
April 3, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-179- Approved two-year initial contract for ten License Plate Readers and software.
BACKGROUND:
Flock Safety, Inc. is a large manufacturer for automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that capture computer-readable images of license plates for vehicles that pass cameras installed along the roadways These high-tech devices allow law enforcement agencies to compare plate numbers against those of stolen cars, as well as identify vehicles connected to the commission of crimes. Over 70% of crimes committed involve the use of a vehicle. Flock Safety has the ability capture vehicles traveling at speeds up to 100 MPH and at a distance of 75 feet, regardless of the time of day. Once images are captured, the camera instantly uploads them into Flock's securely encrypted cloud server. Law enforcement can search by vehicle type, make, color, license plate (partial, missing, or covered plates), temporary plates, license plate state, and more. With the Flock Safety network, our agency is not limited to cameras within Union County; we can connect and collaborate with adjacent agencies and nearby privately-owned cameras in neighborhoods to extend our reach and multiply our search capacity. Flock Safety's network provides centralized data collection, combined with sophisticated database search tools, retrospective searches, analysis, and movement tracking opportunities. Robust func...
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