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Pocomoke approves neighborhood camera package and license‑plate reader bundle to expand surveillance
Summary
The mayor and council voted to approve a package of quad cameras, license‑plate readers and a gunshot‑detection bundle with an initial estimated cost of $59,800; the council approved reallocating existing capital funds and red‑speed revenues to cover the first year, leaving an $800 shortfall noted by police.
Pocomoke City — The Pocomoke City mayor and council on June 16 approved a police proposal to expand neighborhood surveillance with four‑lens “quad” cameras and a bundled license‑plate reader (LPR) and shot‑detection service.
Police Chief Hancock told the council the city has two trial quad cameras installed and that each camera uses four lenses; two quad units provide coverage equivalent to eight individual cameras. Chief Hancock said a package of four quad cameras would cost about $30,000 installed. He said the vendor also offered a bundled…
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