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County Discusses Expanding Flock Cameras; Neighborhood Groups Offer Partial Funding
Summary
Sheriff office and county staff reviewed performance of existing Flock public‑safety cameras and proposals to add three to four fixed cameras with neighborhood cost‑sharing; current contract pricing cited at $3,000 per year for a two‑year term.
Edgar County officials and the sheriffs office discussed expanding the countys network of Flock public‑safety cameras; neighborhood watch groups offered to contribute up to $500 per camera for three units and several villages expressed interest in cost‑sharing.
The cameras have logged substantial traffic reads across five active units; the countys Flock representative told the board the existing subscription is $3,000 per year on a two‑year contract and the vendor waives installation fees for existing customers. Staff said fixed cameras cost less than portable units and that some partner municipalities had offered to fully or partially fund additional units.
Sheriff's staff reported cameras have assisted in investigations, recoveries and a recent missing‑person case. Board members asked about placement, costs and whether camera coverage could be extended to Clinton Road near the state line; staff said they would pursue grant and local partner funding before asking the board to increase its budget allocation.
