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Council approves purchase of four automated license plate readers for police
Summary
Streator approved a proposal to buy four additional automated license-plate-reading (ALPR) cameras for the police department after staff said earlier units had aided investigations; council approved Resolution 2025-18 by roll call.
The Streator City Council approved Resolution 2025-18 authorizing the purchase of four additional automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras for the Streator Police Department.
City staff told the council that the department’s first ALPR units, acquired in mid-2023, had been “very successful in helping us solve crimes.” Staff said four additional camera locations have been identified and that the purchase was included in the city’s budget. Staff gave two figures during discussion: one statement that the additional cameras would cost an extra $12,500 per year and another that the ongoing cost would now be “basically $3,000 per year.” The transcript does not reconcile those numbers; council did not request further detail during the meeting.
Council members asked whether the cameras can be moved if a location proves unsuitable; staff said moving would be possible but would require repeating any relevant approval process. After discussion the council approved the proposal by roll call.
The resolution authorizes procurement but does not detail specific installation sites, warranties, or vendor contract terms in the meeting record. Staff said the additional cameras would target four areas of concern identified by the department.
