Trustees request new security camera server amid concerns about Hikvision equipment

Supervisor Anne Marie Graham Hudak said the board requested a new security camera server because several cameras in the current system no longer work or are no longer supported by the manufacturer due to age. She said the existing system also includes Hikvision devices, which she identified as a China-based surveillance camera company that the FCC has barred from government agencies and U.S. government contractors.

The summary notes the procurement need arose from equipment age and lack of manufacturer support as well as the presence of devices the supervisor said are subject to federal restrictions. The summary did not include procurement schedules, vendor recommendations, contract amounts, or a recorded vote; Hudak presented the item as a board request included in her highlights.

Why it matters: Replacing core security-system hardware can carry budgetary and procurement consequences for the township. The presence of equipment from a manufacturer that federal agencies and their contractors are barred from using could require targeted replacement and careful vendor selection.

Next steps: The supervisor’s summary did not provide contract details or a timeline for replacement. Residents interested in procurement specifics are directed to watch the full meeting on Canton Community Television.