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City of Topeka
Governing Body Action Form
City Council Chambers
214 SE 8th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66603
www.topeka.org
October 6, 2026
DATE:
October 6, 2026
 
CONTACT PERSON:
Jamey Haltom, Chief of Staff, Topeka Police Department
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SECOND PARTY/SUBJECT:
Public Safety Cameras
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CIP PROJECT:
No
 
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DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:

DISCUSSION on the collaborative public safety approach between the Topeka Police Department and the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office on the use of public safety cameras.

 

(An overview will be provided on the use of REKOR devices, ELSAG LPR units and the RTCC (Real Time Crime Center).)

VOTING REQUIREMENTS:

Discussion only. No action required by the Governing Body.

POLICY ISSUE:

Staff is providing an update. No policy decision to be considered by the Governing Body.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion only. No action required by the Governing Body.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this discussion is to brief the Governing Body on the collaborative public safety approach, between the Topeka Police Department and the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, on the use of public safety cameras, license plate readers, and the real time crime center

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

$24,000 per year

SOURCE OF FUNDING:

Special Funds

ATTACHMENTS:
Topeka Police Department Public Safety Cameras Presentation