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Council supports school‑zone speed cameras with conditions, defers parks rollout
Summary
Chief Lowe asked the committee to support moving forward with speed‑enforcement cameras; council endorsed school‑zone cameras (requiring flashing beacons, an education period and a written rollout plan) while asking for more public engagement and further deliberation before implementing park‑zone cameras.
Police leadership presented a proposal to operationalize speed‑enforcement cameras in school and park zones as part of a broader Safer Streets strategy, and the committee agreed to move forward with school‑zone enforcement while pausing on park cameras pending further planning and community engagement.
Chief Lowe explained the program would operate under state law (RCW) that sets allowable parameters, requires flashing beacons for school enforcement and specifies eligible uses for fine revenue. "In order for it to be lawful and…
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