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Police request three‑year agreement for license‑plate reader network; council asks about data sharing and retention
Summary
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.
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.
Sergeant Kevin Neighbors and Captain Ed Bombreese presented the request, saying the vendor’s patented vehicle‑matching technology allows searches by plate, vehicle attributes and unique features. The administration asked the council to waive competitive bid…
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