To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Christopher R. Swanson, Sheriff
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RE: Approval of a grant award from Region 3 Homeland Security Planning Board, in the amount of $30,000.00, to provide for the renewal of services for ten (10) existing Flock Cameras; the budget for this agreement is attached
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorization to accept (and expend) a grant from Region 3 Homeland Security Planning Board for the renewal of services (Coverage term 7/3/2026-7/2/2027) for 10 Flock Cameras. The cost of the annual renewal shall not exceed $30,000.00 as per quote provided Q-174344 (request authorizing a PO to vendor, Flock*).
BACKGROUND:
This grant purchases the renewal of ten (10) Flock Falcon Cameras, which include cloud-based storage. The hardware and software provided by Flock Group Inc. allow for automatic license plate detection and the capture of audio, image, and recording data of suspected vehicles and provide notifications in real-time. Flock Group Inc. also works with other Law Enforcement agencies throughout Genesee County, including the Flint Police Department and Flint Township Police Department. All agencies on the same platform throughout the County will utilize Flock Group Inc. hardware and software to share resources.
DISCUSSION:
None
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
No General Fund impact, as the grant fully covers the cost of this renewal. To be paid from 2830-426.00-801.000 in the amount of $30,000.00.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This grant conforms with the County Priorities by helping develop and maintain an emergency management program capable of protecting life, property, and vital infrastructure during disasters or emergencies.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Office of Genesee County Sheriff to authorize accepting a grant from the Region 3 Homeland Security Planning Board, in the amount of $30,000.00, and expending the grant money to renew service on 10 Flock cameras at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the January 21, 2026 meeting of the Governmental Operations Committee of this Board).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it shall be the policy of Genesee County to require that federal law enforcement personnel and agencies submit a valid and signed judicial warrant to the Sheriff or his/her designee prior to the County providing any information or data obtained through County operated, leased, or owned automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras or systems, unless, in the Sheriff’s, or his or her designee’s, professional judgment, there are exigent circumstances such that the delay caused by requiring a warrant would almost certainly lead to imminent harm or danger to the public or members thereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it shall be the policy of Genese County that the Sheriff or his/her designee shall make the Genesee County Board of Commissioners aware of all such requests by federal law enforcement personnel and agencies in writing within 24 hours of the receipt of such a request.