Michigan City officials are asking the Common Council to approve a $300,000 investment to expand the city’s Flock camera system, saying the technology has become an important tool for law enforcement investigations and emergency response.
Expansion Plans
The proposed funding would come from the city’s rainy-day fund and would support additional license plate reader cameras, integration of more privately owned cameras into the city’s network, expanded live camera capabilities and new investigative software.
Police officials say the investment is intended to strengthen public safety while improving the department’s ability to quickly investigate crimes. Michigan City Police Chief Steven Forker said the department has relied on Flock cameras since they were first installed and believes they have significantly improved investigative efficiency.
The proposal would build on the city’s existing network of nearly 50 Flock cameras already operating throughout Michigan City. In addition to installing more cameras, officials want to expand the number of community-owned cameras connected to the Flock system, allowing participating businesses and property owners to share footage with police when appropriate.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
