Osceola County — The Board of Supervisors voted to approve a vendor quote to install four exterior security cameras at the county courthouse.

During discussion staff and supervisors noted the county’s current cameras are interior-only and that the proposed cameras would provide exterior coverage for incoming traffic and potential vandalism. A staff member said Corey would try to use an ICAP grant to cover the majority of the cost; the grant was described as $2,000 with the courthouse providing $1,000 if needed. Supervisors discussed whether to delay purchase until new jail exterior cameras are confirmed, but Supervisor Schulte said "I think we should do it" and moved to approve the quote; the motion received a second and passed by voice vote.

Officials said they will coordinate placement so cameras do not point at the sheriff’s office and will review jail plans to avoid redundant coverage. The board emphasized using available grant funding before county capital dollars.