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Council asks staff to draft vehicle‑tracking policy before buying devices
Summary
Council members discussed the scope and privacy rules for a proposed vehicle‑tracking program for city vehicles and asked staff to draft a policy for review at a future meeting before purchasing or installing tracking hardware.
Councilmembers discussed a proposed vehicle‑tracking policy for city vehicles and asked staff to draft policy language before the city purchases or installs tracking devices. The council noted that a policy must be in place before installation and sought input on which departments (police, code enforcement, parks and public works) would be included and on rules for device removal, employee notification and data access.
The discussion covered device options (battery‑operated units versus hardwired units that plug into a vehicle), cost differences and integration with the city’s 911/dispatch (“box system”) for centralized tracking. Council members asked staff to gather device options and cost estimates and to prepare a draft policy for review at the next meeting or the following work session.
No formal vote was taken; the council directed staff to return with a written draft policy so the council could review specific language on permitted uses, employee privacy, retention and access procedures.
