Commissioners discuss courthouse security cameras, maintenance costs and technical limits

Jan 5, 2026

Presenters told commissioners the county uses consumer-grade cameras (~$100 each) with motion-triggered clips that typically store 30-second videos for about 30 days. The county has a maintenance contract with A&Z Construction and staff said the system may need a stronger computer to support 32 cameras.

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County staff described the courthouse security-camera setup and maintenance arrangement, noting the cameras were consumer-grade units purchased online for roughly $100 apiece and that the system stores motion-triggered clips for a limited period.

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