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Police highlight body-camera rollout, license-plate-camera interest and rising automotive thefts
Summary
The police chief told the board that all officers now have body cameras and that staff are seeking license‑plate‑reader cameras (LPRs) on main corridors; the department reported an increase in property crimes and car break‑ins concentrated near retail parking areas and detailed ongoing accreditation steps.
The police chief briefed the board on technology and enforcement priorities at the March 7 retreat. The department said officers were issued body‑worn cameras last year and that integration with in-car recording has tightened evidence collection; the chief described a recent complaint that was resolved quickly once body-cam footage was reviewed.
The department proposed a limited license‑plate‑reader (LPR) rollout focused on US‑1, Highway 21 and other problem corridors…
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