New Flock Cameras Coming to Bowling Green to Boost Law Enforcement Efforts
Bowling Green, a lively city in Kentucky, is all set to ramp up its law enforcement capabilities. A new set of gadgets known as flock cameras are currently in the pipeline, readying to be installed soon. These innovative cams primarily function to read vehicle registrations more adeptly aiding local law enforcement in tracking down vehicles, particularly stolen ones.
For instance, if any vehicle registered in another city or area is reported stolen and shows up in Bowling Green, the flock cameras will easily track such vehicles and help to nab the culprits. Now, you might be wondering – what can and can’t these cameras do? We’ve had Detective John Williams clearing up some misconceptions.
“The cameras won’t identify the driver of the vehicle or detect speeding vehicles to mail tickets, unlike the scenario in various larger cities. Instead, they focus regardless of your speed. Each camera in the system operates at varied speeds, influenced by their placement and the required camera speed,” says Detective Williams.
However, he did share some information about the intended locations for these cameras. “The stationary ones are planned to be placed around our county schools and parks department. This way, we can monitor who’s loitering in those areas — ensuring the safety of our kiddos and folks who go there, plus the schools themselves,” Williams explains.
While there is no exact timeline for the camera installation, this digital surveillance system has generated a buzz among the community members. Bowling Green is poised to join a band of forward-thinking cities like Lexington, Louisville, Elizabethtown, and Owensboro that already have similar systems in place.
The implementation of flock cameras is indeed a significant move towards enhancing safety measures within Bowling Green’s community. The cameras’ main objective is not to invade privacy but rather to protect and serve the folks by catching law absconders and ensuring the security of their public spaces.
This may not mark the end of car-related crimes, but it’s undoubtedly a step in the right direction. As this story unfolds, the Bowling Green community can look forward to a safer and more secure neighborhood, thanks to the flock cameras. Stay tuned to know more about when and where these cams will finally pop up!
