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Sheriff’s office pitches $42,820 five‑year camera lease; Civil Asset Forfeiture Board to review funding
Summary
The sheriff’s office presented a Motorola Solutions offer to outfit five patrol vehicles with updated cameras under a five‑year contract totaling about $42,820; commissioners advised the department to apply to the Civil Asset Forfeiture Board before the promo expires 11/15/2025.
The sheriff’s office presented a quote from Motorola Solutions to outfit five patrol vehicles with updated cameras and a five‑year extended warranty. Laura, delivering the sheriff’s report, said the discounted five‑year contract would total approximately $42,820 for five vehicles under a current promotion.
Commissioners asked about funding sources; staff suggested the Civil Asset Forfeiture Board could review an application and make a recommendation before the board votes on expenditure. One commissioner explained the process: Laura should submit an application to the forfeiture board, the forfeiture board would meet, and then the commission would consider the recommendation at its next meeting. Commissioners noted the Motorola promo has an expiration tied to a contract term and identified the promo cutoff as Nov. 15, 2025.
Why it matters: updated in‑car and body cameras affect evidence collection, officer and public safety, and records retention. Commissioners discussed vehicle graphics and other safety upgrades at similar costs and asked staff to present graphics mockups.
What’s next: the sheriff’s office will submit an application to the Civil Asset Forfeiture Board; the board will meet and make a recommendation that will come back to the commission.
