Council hears public comment as police seek Edward Byrne grant for intersection cameras

Police presented a plan to use federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding to add and replace intersection cameras around the city, saying higher‑quality cameras and real‑time analytics would help officers respond to and investigate crashes and nearby crimes.

Chief Scott told council the cameras are used primarily for historical review, not automated ticketing. "Most of the time, it's historical data that is recorded. And if there's an accident at the inner intersection, if there's a crime that occurs nearby, we're able to go back and view that historical data and utilize it as evidence," the chief said. He added the department hopes the presence of cameras will act as a deterrent to unsafe driving, but…