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Council renews Crime Fighters camera network for a year while exploring sheriff‑led system
Summary
The council renewed the city’s one‑year cooperative agreement with Crime Fighters of Louisiana for its camera network at $60,000, while police leaders said they are exploring moving to cameras owned, installed and monitored in partnership with the sheriff's office.
City staff presented a one‑year renewal of the Crime Fighters of Louisiana cooperative agreement that covers the camera network at roughly 22 sites for $60,000 annually. Police leadership told the council the current agreement is on an annual renewal schedule and recommended continuing the contract for continuity while the city explores alternatives.
Police Chief Mike Hardy and staff described discussions with the sheriff's office about placing cameras the sheriff would install and monitor. Under that model, the city would invest in cameras it would ultimately own while the sheriff would host monitoring; the chief said this would avoid annual lease costs and let the city retain access. The council voted to renew the one‑year agreement to avoid losing coverage while staff negotiates with the sheriff and other partners.
The item was presented as a continuity measure while staff develops a plan to convert to cameras owned by the city and supported through interagency arrangements; council members asked staff to return with details and budget implications once negotiations proceed.
