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Daytona Beach police report rises in car breaks, deploy surveillance trailer on trial loan
Summary
Captain Conde told the Midtown Redevelopment Board that District 1 saw increases in vehicle break-ins and domestic incidents over the May 13–June 10 reporting period; police have been using a loaned PACKTALK surveillance trailer and are pursuing purchase and other technology upgrades.
Captain Conde, commander for District 1 of the Daytona Beach Police Department, told the Midtown Redevelopment Board on June 10 that officers responded to 2,782 calls for service from May 13 through June 10 and opened 602 reports during that period.
The report included 84 felony arrests and 73 misdemeanor arrests, 330 traffic stops, 373 citations and 10 vehicle break-ins — eight of which involved unlocked vehicles and one of which resulted in a stolen firearm. "Our patrol units have conducted 818 documented extra patrols," Captain Conde said, summarizing proactive operations and noting 101 traffic stops, 87 citations and 18 arrests tied to special enforcement efforts.
The Midtown board heard that police have been testing a loaned surveillance trailer from Packtalk Technology since February and deployed it at high‑traffic events including the Daytona 500 and Bike Week. "We've actually had it on loan simply just borrowing it as a trial phase since February," Captain Conde said. He said the trailer produced results but was displaced by those it targeted and that officers saw offenders move one block to the east. The department has not finalized a purchase; Captain Conde said the PACKTALK trailer costs $55,000 and that they "hope to be able to finalize the purchase and have it delivered." The board also discussed longer‑term camera upgrades similar to Seabreeze’s network.
Board members asked about how policing and technology fit into Midtown beautification and economic goals. Captain Conde said the department is phasing out older cameras and working with IT to improve image clarity at city properties, including Joe Harris Park, and plans to expand technology in Midtown. He added the department is reallocating personnel into units such as VCAT and a Friday–Saturday contingency unit to address juvenile crime patterns and summer increases in property‑related offenses.
Captain Conde and board members also discussed community engagement: the department has no organized, departmentwide training scheduled but participates in neighborhood meetings and will take part in National Night Out in August. He said the department continues to adapt as the new report‑writing system is implemented and that a mapping product the board requested remains pending due to transition issues.
The board did not take a formal vote on purchasing technology during the meeting. Captain Conde said the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has not submitted a funding request for the trailer or related operations. The department said it will continue trials and follow up with the board on funding and procurement steps.
