TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
425-556-2521
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Brian Coats
Deputy Police Chief
TITLE:
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Acceptance of the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant, in the Amount of $44,100, and Direct the Finance Department to Recognize the Revenue to Fund Fixed Automated License Plate Readers
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The police department is seeking Council's approval to accept funding in the amount of $44,100.00 from the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA) to address auto theft in local communities.
Adding to the Commerce grant approved by Council at the August 5, 2024 Business Meeting, the department intends to enhance its capabilities by installing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in strategic locations throughout the city. Flock Safety has been identified as the vendor for this project and will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and support of the cameras with the goal being to reduce crime in the community. Flock Safety has provided a quote specific to this award amount.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
Council approval is required for grant acceptance.
* Council Request:
Approve grant funding
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Strategically located intersections were identified within the City to place the Flock cameras to capture the most license plates entering and leaving the City limits. The concept of this approach is for officers and dispatchers to be alerted whenever a "Wanted" or "Hot List" vehicle or vehicle used in the commission of a crime is captured on a Flock camera. Officers will respond to the area and look for the vehicle based on the last known location. Vehicles typically placed on ...
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