Council backs license‑plate readers, Real‑Time Crime Center upgrade and EMS training grants
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Summary
The council approved an add‑on resolution supporting license plate readers on state rights‑of‑way, funded a Real‑Time Crime Center video‑wall replacement, and accepted state EMS training grants for employees.
The Memphis City Council on June 24 approved several public‑safety and technology items: a resolution expressing support for the Memphis Police Department’s placement of license plate reader equipment on state highway rights‑of‑way, a scope change to fund replacement of the Real‑Time Crime Center video wall, and state grant appropriations for in‑service EMS training.
Councilman Warren moved the license‑plate reader resolution (Item 31) after the committee recommended approval; the council recorded a roll call vote in favor. The resolution expresses the council’s support for the acquisition and installation of license‑plate reader equipment on state highway rights‑of‑way by the Memphis Police Department.
The council also approved a scope change to CIP project PD04022 to fund replacement of Real‑Time Crime Center video‑wall infrastructure (Item 32). Council members said the item was recommended by committee and expected no delay in approval.
Two state grants for in‑service training were accepted and appropriated: Item 33 (a $168,800 state grant for in‑service EMS training covering 221 employees) and Item 34 (a $1,800,000 state grant for in‑service training covering 1,251 employees). Both measures were presented by the administration and approved by council vote.
There was little floor debate on these add‑on items; members recorded votes and the measures passed.