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Council approves 13 fixed and one mobile Flock cameras for Oroville; chief cites crime and levy damage
Summary
Oroville approved a two‑year contract to add 13 fixed license‑plate readers and one mobile camera to an existing Flock Safety network, which police said will help detect stolen vehicles and crimes in hard‑to‑reach areas. Council discussed lease vs. purchase and strategic placement for maximum coverage.
The OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL on Tuesday authorized a two‑year contract to add 13 fixed cameras and one mobile camera from Flock Safety to the cityʼs existing network.
Police staff said the cameras will fill gaps in areas that are difficult to patrol, including the levee, and will work alongside existing systems. The chief said some current equipment — a separate shot‑detection system described in the record as the Raven system…
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