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Lunenburg supervisors accept DCJS grant to fund overtime and F.L.O.C.K. cameras for sheriff
Summary
The board accepted a $135,035 DCJS grant with a $15,750 local match to pay overtime and purchase an $80,000 F.L.O.C.K. camera system for the sheriff’s office; the five-year camera contract requires full upfront payment and one supervisor abstained because of employment ties.
The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors voted Aug. 8 to accept and appropriate $135,035 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to support Sheriff’s Office overtime and install a F.L.O.C.K. camera system, with a required local match of $15,750.
County Administrator Tracy M. Gee told the board the grant allows $55,035 to be used for overtime payouts and $80,000 toward integration of the camera system. Lieutenant Kevin Abernathy said the cameras “would be a great asset for their department” based on past use of other departments’ systems, but noted the vendor requires a five-year contract and full upfront payment.
The board discussed possible local-match funding. Abernathy said the Sheriff’s Department will try to cover the $15,750 match within its budget but may return to the board later if additional funding is needed. The Finance Committee and the Public Safety Committee expressed support for the appropriation.
Supervisor T. Wayne Hoover moved to accept and appropriate the grant; Supervisor Frank W. Bacon seconded. The motion passed by roll call, with Supervisor Greg Currin abstaining because he is employed by the Sheriff’s Department and six supervisors voting in favor.
The appropriation enables the department to pay overtime immediately and proceed with procurement and integration of the F.L.O.C.K. camera system subject to the county’s budget and contract processes. The board did not set aside additional local funds at the meeting; Administrator Gee said an appropriation for any shortfall could be considered later in the fiscal year.
Next steps: County staff will proceed with accepting the DCJS award, document the local match, and coordinate procurement and contract review for the camera system.
