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College Park officials discuss noise cameras, stop-sign enforcement and a possible resident camera rebate
Summary
City staff and police updated the council on noise-camera pilots run by Prince George's County, the status of stop-sign camera location approvals, and residents and council members floated a camera rebate idea to improve surveillance and deterrence.
Council members asked for updates on technological enforcement tools after hearing the police report.
On noise cameras, city staff and police said Prince George's County currently reports a limited pilot with two locations and devices that can be rotated. "They could rotate them throughout the county," the police presenter said, and staff will check on whether the county has an operational vendor and will report back to the council.
On stop-sign cameras, staff said the city had submitted five approved locations to county legislative staff and an attorney; the request is in process and awaiting county approval. "All those 5 locations ... have already been submitted, and it's in works," city staff said.
Council members and a council presenter also discussed resident-facing measures: one council member said the city is "hopefully having that conversation" about a rebate program to help residents buy private surveillance cameras, and police encouraged residents to install cameras and to report suspicious behavior.
No enforcement technology was activated at the meeting and no approval or funding decision was taken; staff committed to follow up with county contacts and to confirm whether additional county devices or pilot slots exist.
