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Contract AdminPublic SafetyDetected Jun 9, 2026

The police department’s May 2026 budget includes a dedicated FLOCK SAFETY line of $176,000, with approximately $156,800 spent year‑to‑date, indicating a substantial deployment of Flock Safety’s license plate reader/camera system. This suggests an active implementation or renewal covering hardware, software, and possibly analytics services across the town. While the primary vendor is selected, there is ongoing opportunity for integration partners, network and storage providers, and training/maintenance vendors to support the system and improve data use. Competitors may also want to track the contract’s likely annual renewal value and timing to prepare for future RFPs or to offer complementary technologies like body‑worn cameras, in‑car video, or real‑time crime center software.

Flock Safety is listed by name in the budget, making it clear they are the incumbent LPR provider fo...

Town of CherawFlock Safety license plate reader expansion and support

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Public Safety

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

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6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

Later

Award & contract

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