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Willow Springs board approves law-enforcement camera services contract
Summary
The board approved a contract with Clock Safety Group Inc. for law-enforcement camera hardware and software with an initial $21,900 payment; supporters said access to neighboring networks will speed stolen-vehicle alerts and investigations. The measure passed by recorded vote.
The Village of Willow Springs Board voted to approve an agreement with Clock Safety Group Inc. for law-enforcement camera hardware and software services, with an initial amount stated in the discussion as $21,900 and an ongoing annual charge referenced during debate.
Supporters said the system will expand the village’s access to neighboring camera networks and improve the police department’s ability to spot stolen vehicles and support investigations. "They're good for, first of all, immediate notification on stolen vehicles…it's gonna come up with the radio very, very quickly," said a trustee supporting the contract.
Board members discussed coverage planning and said additional camera locations were added so "every access point to the village is covered." The discussion noted an initial implementation cost followed by recurring annual fees; the transcript references a small recurring figure and also a figure of $3,000 per year mentioned by a speaker during discussion. The precise annual recurring amount in the written contract was not read into the record at the meeting.
The motion to approve the agreement was made and seconded and passed in a recorded roll call. The clerk called the roll and the vote recorded a unanimous board approval per the transcript roll call.
The board did not add new policy language in the motion; staff will proceed with contract execution and implementation planning for camera placement and integration with regional partners.
