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Walker County approves $9,949 security camera system for adult probation office
Summary
The court authorized purchase and installation of interior and exterior cameras for the Walker County Adult Probation office at a one-time cost of $9,949.66 and approved a 50% down payment before installation; monitoring will be provided without a monthly fee.
Walker County commissioners approved the purchase and installation of a video security system for the Adult Probation office following a staff presentation about a recent on-site incident.
An agency representative told the court the one-time cost for equipment, labor and installation totaled $9,949.66. The vendor will store footage and allow county staff to review activity online; commissioners were told there is no ongoing monthly monitoring fee. The court authorized staff to make a 50% down payment prior to installation.
During discussion, a county official asked whether the system would be monitored; staff replied the county will retain monitoring capability and that the vendor stores recorded footage. The motion to approve the purchase and authorize the 50% advance payment carried by voice vote.
The item was presented as agenda item 23. Commissioners did not amend the purchase authorization in court. Next steps are procurement processing and scheduling installation.
