Submitted By
Shatonya Johnson, Police Chief
Reviewed By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Services Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for License Plate Recognition Cameras and Software Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000 for a Two-Year Term and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Police Department seeks the renewal of the Services Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for a two-year term. The current two-year Services Agreement expires on July 7, 2024.
Flock ALPRs
Flock's ALPRs capture computer-readable images of license plates and vehicles which allows police officers to compare plate numbers against those of stolen cars or wanted individuals on a crime database like the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS). The Flock system is used as an objective, real-time investigative tool to assist the Police Department in identifying stolen/wanted vehicles as they enter the Village's jurisdiction.
The ALPRs are motion-activated and take high-resolution pictures of the rear of the vehicle, focusing on license plates. After a picture is taken, the software analyzes the license plate and distinguishes the letters, numbers, and state of the plate. Additionally, the software can also analyze the color, make, and model of the vehicle.
Flock accesses the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database which is linked to the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) to determine if a vehicle is stolen or if used in the commission of a violent crime or associated with a missing person. LEADS is the statewide computerized database that provides data and communications for criminal justice agencies within Illinois. The agency that inputs stolen vehicles into LEADS is the only agency that can remove recovered stolen vehicles. Flock alerts classify carjacked vehicles as stolen vehicles and additional information regarding vehi...
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