JACKSBOROUGH, Texas (KAUZ) – The Jacksboro Police Department is seeking grant funding for new technology in the form of license plate readers.
The purpose is to monitor the amount of traffic that passes through the area, which has five major highways that pass through Jacksboro.
Jacksboro police said this could lead to an influx of drugs, human trafficking and other crimes into the city.
New number plate readers will monitor vehicles that may be linked to crime and issue warnings.
“This idea originally started with a collaboration with Jack County. We got together and thought we needed to promote street outreach with police officers and deputies within the county.” Jacksboro Police Chief Brian Korb said:
The police department is seeking a $30,000 grant for new technology for the force. The grant will equip patrol units with license plate readers.
This allows police officers to spot stolen vehicles and vehicles associated with crimes such as kidnapping, human trafficking, and drugs.
Jack County Judge Brian Keith Ampres said the first step is to install eight fixed cameras around the city and county, which are also a resource for police.
“At the end of the day, rural counties have limited resources when it comes to law enforcement. This will allow dedicated law enforcement officers to have more information. It definitely helps the cause,” Jack County Judge Brian Keith Ampres said.
This grant was made possible through Project Lone Star, which allows state funds to support rural communities and their law enforcement agencies.
The City of Jacksboro will work with neighboring cities and counties that have the same software and technology.
City Manager Mike Smith said he is excited about adding license plate readers as the city grows.
“Jacksboro is growing. We're on the brink. The southern part of the county is growing rapidly. We think anything we can do will help protect our residents. That's a positive thing. '' City Manager Mike Smith said.
Jacksboro police said this, along with the county's eight fixed cameras, is another tool for officers to protect residents.
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