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Wayne council approves 12‑month insurance for Flock cameras after vandalism
Summary
The council approved a $4,000, 12‑month insurance program for eight Flock cameras after one camera was vandalized; the vendor will replace the damaged unit free of charge and the total two‑year cost would be about $5,900 if the council extends coverage through the contract term.
The Wayne City Council voted to purchase a 12‑month insurance program for its eight Flock safety cameras for $4,000, to be paid from the police department capital‑outlay budget. Police leadership said the vendor will replace a vandalized camera at no cost and the policy would cover replacement for 12 months with no deductible.
Police Chief (speaking to council) said, “Flock Safety is gonna replace that camera for us for the city free of charge. The insurance will cover all 8 of our cameras for a 12 month period starting whenever everyone agrees.” Council members asked staff about total replacement and contract costs; the chief answered that a full replacement of camera and pole would cost about $3,500–$4,000 and that continuing insurance for the full two‑year contract would total roughly $5,900. Public commenters earlier in the meeting expressed opposition to Flock cameras and urged caution about third‑party access to camera data—Bonita Carter said, “I don’t agree with Flock cameras at all,” and questioned the program’s purpose.
The motion to approve the insurance passed on a council voice vote. The council also heard that one camera had been vandalized in early July and that the replacement offer from Flock Safety reduces immediate city expense, while insurance would protect against further vandalism through the coming year.
