New speed radar shows typical speeds; staff say data will guide enforcement

Jun 4, 2026

Town officials reported data from a newly deployed radar unit showing example 85th-percentile speeds of about 22 mph in one subdivision and said the device will help target officer postings during peak speeding times.

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Public safety staff described results from a newly installed speed radar and how the data will be used to allocate enforcement resources. S2 explained the radar's placement and data handling: "It's good information to have... The 85 percentile was, like, 22 miles an hour in that subdivision." The device records speeds and exports data to spreadsheets for analysis.

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