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Junction City approves police data‑integration platform after discussion over costs and oversight
Summary
The commission approved a three‑year purchase of the Peregrine law‑enforcement data platform, funded initially from asset‑forfeiture funds (year 1: $77,300); staff said subsequent annual costs are $52,000 and pledged follow‑up reporting amid questions about compatibility and procurement.
The Junction City Commission approved a multi‑year purchase of a law‑enforcement data‑integration and analytics platform after staff described potential investigative and operational benefits.
A police department representative (speaker 17) told commissioners that Peregrine integrates many local data sources — CAD, RMS, body and in‑car cameras, license‑plate readers and third‑party open‑source data — into a single searchable system with mapping, link analysis and automated deduplication. The staff estimate presented to the commission projected a reduction in analyst hours and an approximate personnel cost savings; staff proposed paying the initial 15‑month cost of $77,300 from asset‑forfeiture funds and budgeting $52,000 for each subsequent year.
The police presenter said the product is purpose‑built for law enforcement and, in staff’s view, uniquely configured with CJIS protections. In the meeting he stated: "They are the only entity in the country currently that is purpose built for law enforcement that is doing this type of data collaboration." He also described an officer early‑warning feature that would flag personnel who respond to multiple traumatic incidents in a short period so supervisors can offer peer support.
Some commissioners and a member of the public urged caution. A public speaker with military police experience urged the commission to perform due diligence and raised concerns about compatibility with county systems and long‑term costs. Staff said the initial year could be funded from asset‑forfeiture reserves (about $850,000 available), and the vendor’s contract contains a non‑appropriations clause allowing the city to exit after year one without penalty if future funding is unavailable.
The commission approved the purchase and asked staff to report back during the next budget cycle with measurable outcomes and compatibility findings.
What happens next: Staff will sign the agreement (if timely) to activate the system and will bring back performance data and compatibility reports to the commission.
