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Manhattan approves computer and software to speed FOIA video redactions, first-year cost $6,923.35

Village Board of Manhattan · November 5, 2025
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Summary

The Village Board approved a $6,923.35 purchase of a computer and video-redaction software needed to comply with Illinois FOIA and Attorney General guidance for body-worn and in-car camera footage. Staff described the current manual process as time-consuming and an unfunded state mandate.

The Manhattan Village Board on Nov. 4 approved the purchase of a computer and video-redaction software to assist with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for officer-worn and vehicle-mounted video.

Staff explained the software will allow the village to redact protected information…

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