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Junction City council hears staffing update as police technology debate continues
Summary
Council approved a new police service technician hire and heard a lengthy discussion about proposed license‑plate reader camera technology tied to a grant; councilors and the police chief debated privacy, discoverability and grant constraints but took no final action on camera procurement.
Junction City — The Junction City Council on Nov. 12 received a police department staffing report and engaged in a sustained discussion about proposed license‑plate reader technology (referred to in the record as a 'Flock' grant).
The meeting opened with Chief Waddell introducing Jen Zaragoza as the department’s new police service technician. "I currently live in Junction City and have for the last 5 years," Zaragoza said, adding she was "very excited for the opportunity." The chief also reported two entry‑level applicants are in background checks and that…
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