Springfield, IL is considering installing 80 Flock Safety surveillance cameras throughout the city
Springfield, IL Flock Safety surveillance cameras
The City of Springfield is considering allowing the local police department to purchase and install 80 cameras throughout the city in order to reduce crime. The Flock Safety cameras, which cost $2,500 per year, would be used to capture images of vehicles in public motorways. The cameras can filter out vehicles, find specific license plates, and send real-time alerts when a criminal is identified.
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Illinois City Considers Cameras for Public Roadways
Springfield, Ill., police are looking to install about 80 of the cameras, which cost $2,500 per year, throughout the city to hopefully have “a positive impact on reduction of crime,” police officials have said.
Springfield considers license plate reader cameras to solve crimes | WICS
The City of Springfield is considering installing license plate readers. The little cameras would sit on top of streetlights, facing the road. The city says this could help in lowering gun violence. The license plate pictures can help police collect evidence and connect crimes together. Caption: WICS. Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder says this technology is the next step in keeping the community safe. He says an ordinance to purchase these cameras is coming soon.
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