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Council hears request for $38,151 to install exterior courthouse security cameras
Summary
Building security director Tom Little asked the Vigo County Council for $38,151 to install seven exterior cameras and a monitor at the courthouse; presenters said there is no monthly fee and the system will integrate with existing cameras.
Tom Little, director of building security, presented a request to the council for $38,151 to install exterior cameras around the courthouse.
Little told the council the package covers seven cameras, labor, underground boring, and a monitoring station in the courthouse security center. He said the courthouse currently has no exterior cameras and that the system vendor (ICS) is a contractor the county has used for other buildings.
Nut graf: The request is focused on improving exterior courthouse security and creating footage that can be shared when needed. Little and others noted recent incidents and the need for clear footage for officer safety and investigations.
Councilman Ellis advised the security team to confirm camera resolution and remote access capabilities, noting experience with other installations that delivered limited clarity. Little said the vendor’s equipment would include two pan‑tilt‑zoom 360‑view cameras and that the system would integrate with the county’s existing security network. Commissioners asked whether the purchase included recurring fees; staff said there is no monthly fee and integration will be done as a one‑time cost.
Ending: The council discussed technical details and asked staff to confirm camera specs; the transcript records the presentation and Q&A but does not include a recorded vote on the appropriation in the meeting minutes excerpt.
