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University Heights approves purchase of seven Motorola in-car video systems to integrate fleet
Summary
The Safety Commission approved $60,015.20 to replace seven aging in-car video systems with Motorola units that integrate with body-worn cameras; commissioners discussed recent storm-related vehicle damage and insurance reimbursements for totaled cruisers.
The University Heights Safety Commission approved a $60,015.20 purchase of seven Motorola in-car video systems, configuration docks and data storage to replace obsolete L3 dash-camera equipment.
Chief Rogers told commissioners the department’s existing L3 system has been in place for roughly a decade, is nearing end-of-life, and will soon be unsupported; older units also do not integrate with the department’s body-worn cameras. The chief said three of the new dash cameras will be assigned to newly marked cruisers arriving next month and the remaining four will upgrade existing fleet vehicles to achieve full integration.
Commissioners also discussed recent damage to patrol vehicles during a power outage and related incidents: two vehicles were totaled (one involved a hit-and-run suspected of impairment; the other driver was arrested for driving under the influence); a third cruiser is under repair. Insurance is covering the two totaled cars and the minutes state approximately $25,000 was reimbursed to the city; the Finance Director will determine final budget allocations and the minutes note a contemplated trade-in amount of $18,000 from older vehicles.
The motion to buy the Motorola systems passed by roll call (moved by Mr. Brian King; seconded by Mr. Christopher Cooney; vote: all “Aye”). The commission then adjourned.
