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Goldendale police to install Flock license-plate reader cameras at parks and city entrances
Summary
The Goldendale Police Department signed a contract for a Flock public-safety camera system that will include two park cameras and three entrance cameras to read license plates; installation and two-year operational period were announced.
Goldendale Police Department announced a contract to install a Flock vehicle-camera system aimed at enhancing public safety. Chief of Police Mike Smith told the council the city signed contracts for the system and plans to install two cameras in parks and three cameras at city entrances.
“...we did sign up the contracts for the flock camera safety system,” Chief Mike Smith said, describing an installation plan that includes one camera in Clinton Park, one in World War II Park and three cameras at city entrances that will be configured to read license plates. Smith said the vendor waived the installation fee, reducing initial costs, and the department will operate the system for a two-year trial period.
Councilmembers requested a future presentation showing how the system operates once it is installed. The chief said he would bring a demonstration or briefing to a future meeting when the system is operational and could show the city how the cameras function.
No ordinance or new surveillance policy was adopted at the meeting; council discussion indicated members want staff to return with operational details and cost implications once installation begins.
