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Lynnwood approves state grant and two-year contract for automated license-plate readers to aid theft investigations

2109173 · January 13, 2025
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Summary

The council accepted a $132,700 grant and approved a two-year rental contract with Flock to install automated license-plate reader cameras in Lynnwood; the city will contribute roughly $38,453.50 from the public safety sales tax to cover the remainder.

The Lynnwood City Council on Jan. 13 unanimously approved police requests to accept a WASPC grant and enter a two-year contract for automated license-plate reader (ALPR) technology provided by Flock, a vendor the department said is already used by nearby agencies.

What the council approved: the council accepted a Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) grant of $132,700 and, in the same meeting, approved a two-year rental contract with Flock totaling $171,153.50 (taxes included). The city will use funds from Fund 105 (public safety sales tax) to cover the remaining $38,453.50. The votes on both the grant acceptance and the contract were recorded as unanimous by roll call.

What police said: Chief Langdon and Deputy Chief Sikon told council the technology…

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