GENERAL FUND SECTION PROJECTS TITLE Capital Project: Police Department Vigilant/Learn System
DESCRIPTION The Vigilant/Learn system is a database of automated license plate reader (ALPR) information that is accessible by those agencies that are part of the system. This information is compiled by law enforcement agencies across the United States as well as some civilian organizations that utilize ALPR technology (i.e. delivery companies). The pricing also includes two new ALPR cameras to replace our current aging cameras and training in the use of the system.
PURPOSE/DISCUSSION ALPR systems have been used by law enforcement agencies for years to help solve crimes in their jurisdictions and to assist in locating missing persons if they are possibly in a vehicle. Agencies have typically relied on in-house storage mechanisms to house this information until deletion under records retention guidelines. Although some data can be obtained from the in-house storage, the information available is limited to that which is obtained by that agency. Currently, when trying to track down information on suspect of missing person cases as it relates to finding their vehicle and potential whereabouts, contact would have to be made with each agency to see if their license plate reader system had captured the vehicle while in their area. This system allows a searchable database for all the agencies on the system to get this information quickly. Agencies such as the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, and the Greenwood Village Police Department are just some of the Colorado law enforcement agencies that currently use the Vigilant/Learn System and, if we join this system, we would have access to every license plate scan they completed while their officers are out on patrol. Not only would this increase the amount of information available within the state but, with agencies throughout the United States using this system, access would be granted for those scans as well.
PROJECT BUDGET Year Actual 2019 Projected 2020 Budgeted 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 TOTAL
Expenditures $ 58,780 $ 58,780
FUNDING SOURCES General Fund Revenue
IMPACT ON OPERATING COSTS None
IMPACT ON OTHER DEPARTMENTS None
TOWN STRATEGIC GOALS ACHIEVED Enhance Economic Vitality A low crime rate directly correlates to economic vitality, and technology that helps in solving crimes can affect the overall crime rate.
Promote a Safe and Healthy Community
The police department is tasked with finding missing persons and runaways. Having the ability and opportunity to locate vehicles associated with these people increases the chances of a speedy resolution. Town of Parker 2021 Annual Budget
281
Capital Budget