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Council approves JAG funds to renew city’s five Flock camera subscriptions
Summary
DeSoto will accept a FY2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant allocation of $8,966.88 (after regional administrative fees) to pay annual subscriptions for five Flock safety cameras; the resolution passed unanimously.
The Police Chief presented a resolution to accept a FY2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant allocation to cover annual subscription fees for the city’s five Flock safety‑camera units. After Dallas County administrative deductions, the DeSoto allocation was stated as $8,966.88. The chief explained the city does regular audits and requires case numbers for camera access; he said audits occur approximately every six months.
Council voted unanimously to approve the fund‑sharing and fiscal agency agreement to accept the allocation and authorize subscription payments. Council members asked about oversight and audit safeguards; the chief responded the system is audited and access requires documented reasons tied to cases.
