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Vernal Police propose cloud body-camera storage, AI redaction and equipment upgrades as part of FY2027 budget
Summary
Police Chief Mike Gledhill told council the department must shift body-camera video to cloud storage to meet state cybersecurity requirements and recommended AI-assisted redaction tools, a taser replacement plan, drone licensing upgrades, and a staggered vehicle-purchase schedule to reduce long-term fleet costs.
Police Chief Mike Gledhill presented multiple technology and equipment requests for FY2027, saying state cybersecurity standards require moving body-camera storage from the City's local system to a cloud-based platform. He said the proposed move includes AI-assisted redaction software expected to reduce staff time needed to process public-records and GRAMA requests. City Recorder Sara Bell confirmed current redaction workflows are time-intensive and supported the upgrade.
Gledhill also discussed equipment planning: the department's Tasers (purchased in 2013) will eventually lose manufacturer support and are included in a proposed five-year replacement plan; additional drone software and licensing are recommended to meet FAA compliance and improve coordination; and vehicle purchases will continue on a staggered schedule as the department transitions from leased to City-owned vehicles to reduce recurring costs.
