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Seward County approves contract to upgrade jail video and security controls
Summary
The Seward County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously May 19 to sign a contract with Accurate Controls, Inc. to upgrade the video management system (VMS) and the security control computer at the Justice Center/Detention Center.
The Seward County Board of Commissioners voted May 19 to sign a contract with Accurate Controls, Inc. to upgrade the video management system and security control computer at the county’s Justice Center/Detention Center.
Detention Center Director Sara Stenger, Deputy Director Andrew Truslow and Sheriff Mike Vance attended the discussion. Commissioners and staff said the existing camera system is nearing the end of its life and reliability has declined. Commissioners noted ECC, a distributor contacted to assess vendor compatibility with existing door locks and intercoms, had not completed an assessment and that there were unresolved questions about cost and timeline for switching providers. After weighing the options, commissioners said staying with the current provider and proceeding with the Accurate Controls contract was the most productive option.
Commissioner Scott Pekarek moved to sign the contract; Commissioner Darrell Zabrocki seconded the motion. The board recorded affirmative votes from Pekarek, Zabrocki, Ken Schmieding, Raegan Hain and Chairperson Misty Ahmic; the motion carried unanimously. The contract was executed during the meeting.
The board did not record specific dollar amounts for the Accurate Controls contract in the minutes and did not provide a timetable for installation; those details were not specified in the record.
The contract decision follows the board’s discussion about system compatibility, costs and vendor assessments; county staff will proceed with the vendor-selected upgrade process.
