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Committee weighs Flock Safety license‑plate‑reader proposal as funding questions remain
Summary
Sheriff’s staff presented a proposal to contract with Flock Safety for license‑plate‑reader cameras; a donation would cover startup costs but the committee asked staff to return with a funding plan for recurring fees (~$9,500/year) before approving a contract.
Richland County sheriff’s staff presented a proposal Nov. 1 to expand license‑plate‑reader (LPR) coverage using Flock Safety cameras, but the Public Safety Standing Committee asked staff to firm up long‑term funding before the county enters a contract.
The sheriff said an initial donation would cover startup costs and cited an initial subscription/installation estimate of about $122,000 and annual recurring costs near $9,500. Staff reported that one business had offered to sponsor a camera and about 10 other businesses expressed interest in contributing; the sheriff and staff asked whether the county needs a separate line to receive pledged donations and whether recurring maintenance costs could be covered by task‑force or grant funds.
Committee members asked who would be authorized to create and search “hot lists” of vehicles flagged for investigation; the sheriff said trained users such as sergeants, investigators and administrators would have access. Members also discussed privacy, transparency and the need to identify a sustainable recurring‑cost source before sending the contract to the County Board.
No contract was approved Nov. 1; the committee asked staff to return next month with clarified funding mechanisms and a list of business pledges before proceeding to County Board consideration.
