LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD APPROVES FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF FLOCK LPR CAMERA SYSTEM FOR SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

During last Tuesday’s Lincoln County Board meeting, a resolution to accept a $184,000 donation from the Bierman Family Foundation was approved for implementation of the Flock LPR camera system program for 10 years. The grant allows Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office to move from using the law enforcement camera system in a trial phase to full use.

Lincoln County Sheriff Ken Schneider shared that during the trial period, the agency strategically placed six small, solar-powered cameras along roads to search for previously flagged vehicles as part of open investigations, through reading license plates and identification of car makes and models. Schneider also pointed out that the Flock camera system brings value to locating missing persons and seeking vehicles involved in pursuits.

There was brief discussion among supervisors regarding some privacy concerns, but the resolution was approved by voice vote.