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East Canton police plan pole cameras and pursue COPS grant for additional officers
Summary
The police chief told councilors the village expects pole cameras to be installed in August with warnings and enforcement following a 30-day notice period; the department also intends to apply for a COPS grant to fund up to two officers.
The Village of East Canton police department updated the council on planned pole-camera installation and a pending COPS grant application.
Police staff said pole-mounted cameras are tentatively scheduled for installation in August, with the system expected to become operational in August or September. Department staff said a 30-day warning period is planned before citations are issued — the presenter described a goal of beginning warnings no later than Aug. 1 and moving to enforcement after the notice period.
The chief briefed the council on crime statistics and on two larger investigations the department is pursuing. The chief said the department will seek funding through the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program and hopes to secure funding to bring two officers onboard, noting the grant’s minimum award would allow at least one hire.
Councilors discussed enforcement locations and noted plans to use side streets and speed tables to slow traffic while the camera system comes online. No formal council vote was recorded on the camera installation at the meeting; the report was provided as an operational update.
Next steps: the police department will proceed with procurement and implementation planning for the camera system and will continue the COPS grant application process.
