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Garner police outline real‑time information center, stress data control and outreach
Summary
Police presented a phased plan for a real‑time information center to centralize camera and license‑plate data, saying the department controls its data, the system will not expand cameras and public outreach and guardrails will be part of implementation.
Garner — The Garner Police Department outlined details of a proposed real‑time information center on June 8, emphasizing that the department retains control over its data and that the project does not automatically expand camera networks.
Chief Adams said the center would centralize systems that are now siloed and provide staff with tools for missing‑person alerts, stolen‑vehicle matches and license‑plate reader alerts. He emphasized that vendors do not own the town’s data: "We control our data," he told council. The chief said the center would be staffed during peak hours initially and could expand over time toward broader coverage.
Council members pressed for clear policies and public outreach to address community concerns about surveillance and data-sharing. Police and the manager said the town plans public engagement, policy postings and guardrails similar to earlier body‑camera policy work to build trust before any operational changes.
Council did not vote to fund the center at the special meeting; staff included equipment and initial operating costs in one‑time fund proposals for FY27 and asked council for direction as part of the larger budget debate.
