Police request three‑year agreement for license‑plate reader network; council asks about data sharing and retention

Oct 28, 2025

Police asked council to authorize a three‑year contract with Flock Safety (vendor) for automated license plate readers and to waive competitive bidding; councilors pressed for details on retention and cross‑jurisdictional access.

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The Toledo Police Department asked City Council on Oct. 28 to authorize a three‑year agreement for automated license‑plate readers and related services — a system the department described as central to its Real Time Crime Center.

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