The City of Neodesha is joining the list of cities installing license plate reading camera equipment.

 

City Administrator Ed Truelove says the technology is offered by Flock Safety.

Truelove says many cities in the area already have this technology or are actively looking at acquiring it.

 

City commissioners and Police Chief Sam Tomlinson were in agreement at yesterday's meeting that cameras will be useful in fighting crime and for Silver and Amber Alerts. Truelove stressed the importance of safeguards to ensure that the technology is not misused.  Commissioners approved up to $5,700 to Flock Safety. One camera costs $2,500 per year, which works out to $6.85 a day per camera.