Summary
The city's 20-year-old camera system is end-of-life and can't retain footage. IT wants to grow from ~70 to ~110 cameras with 30-day retention, saving about $300,000 by having city crews do the installation.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $300,000 saved on installation; total project cost funded partly through existing department budgets.
Police, fire, courts, and city facilities get better security coverage and usable footage after incidents.
Residents concerned about constant location tracking and potential data misuse.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Finance Committee - Sep 1, 2026
The city's 20-year-old camera system is end-of-life and can't retain footage. IT wants to grow from ~70 to ~110 cameras with 30-day retention, saving about $300,000 by having city crews do the installation.
City Council - Aug 24, 2026
A resident objected to AI license-plate cameras scanning drivers downtown, citing misread plates and privacy risks. The police chief said the city's 17 cameras photograph vehicles and plates, not faces, and invited residents to see a demonstration.
License plate readers to be added in city
License plate readers to be added in city Delaware Gazette
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