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Van Buren County sheriff seeks city support for five-site Flock camera system; Spencer agrees to annual $2,500 commitment
Summary
Sheriff Michael Brock asked Spencer to commit $2,500 annually for five years toward a five-camera Flock surveillance network; the council approved a $2,500-per-year commitment tied to program continuation over the five-year term.
Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock told the Spencer council he plans to place five Flock cameras at county locations (111 North, 111 South, Highway 30 East, Highway 30 West and Highway 8) under a five‑year contract and asked the city to contribute $2,500 for the initial year and each year thereafter for five years.
Sheriff Brock said community feedback he’s received has been “very positive” and that Police Chief Scott Garing could have access to the system if needed. The council approved a motion to commit $2,500 for this year and each of the next four years, with an amendment tying the city’s obligation to continuation of the program during the five‑year period. Alderman David Chandler moved the motion and Vice Mayor Drew Campbell seconded. Roll call votes were recorded as Hensley Yes, Nance Yes, Campbell Yes, Chandler Yes; Alderman Bouldin absent.
What the commitment means: The approved council motion creates a multi-year expectation of annual contributions but conditions the pledge on the program’s continued operation; the council did not vote to enter into a contract with the vendor at the meeting and the city’s legal review or a formal intergovernmental agreement were not recorded.
Next steps: The motion requires ongoing budgetary allocation in future years and likely coordination between the sheriff’s office and city police on system access and operations.
