Lancaster City Council Wants Information On Cost Of Cameras

Lancaster city officials are considering the installation of a city camera system, although questions remain about the cost of the project. Common Council members have discussed the potential purchase of about a dozen security cameras, but no formal action has been taken. If approved by the council, the cameras would be stationed around the town square and at major city entrances. Lancaster Police Chief Debra Reukauf said police officers would use the camera footage to collect evidence or locate potential suspects after a crime was reported, such as a break-in or hit-and-run traffic crash. A report says an estimate from TC Networks states the cameras and preliminary maintenance plan would cost the city around $108,000, although the final total will depend on how many cameras the common council approves.