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Council approves surveillance cameras for police storage facility and gun range

Trenton City Council · April 28, 2026
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Summary

The council authorized purchase and installation of cameras for the Trenton Police storage facility and gun range from Wireless Resources for $16,688.50, to be funded from the forfeiture account and storage fees.

Chief Hawkins asked the council to approve purchase and installation of surveillance cameras at the police evidence storage facility and gun range, saying the facilities "house evidence and property that require constant monitoring." He said the cameras would be purchased and installed by the city's preferred vendor, Wireless Resources, and that funding would come from the forfeiture account and storage fees. The council moved, supported and approved the request.

The chief said the purchase aligns with accreditation standards and best practices for evidence and firearms property handling. The item was enacted without recorded amendments.