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· Norton, OH

Norton rejects Flock Safety license-plate cameras

On June 13, 2022, Norton City Council rejected a proposal to purchase 15 Flock Safety license-plate readers for $80,250. Council member Charlotte Whipkey voted against the system, stating ‘There’s no laws governing this.’ The proposal had been sought by Police Chief John Dalessandro.

$80,250Contract spendreportednot on THE TABProposed cost for 15 cameras; not spent as proposal was rejected.

Sources

  1. Norton rejects surveillance cameras a week after Akron's approval — Akron Beacon Journal, Jun 14, 2022 (beaconjournal.com)

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