HomeMy Public PortalAbout14) 10A Direction Regarding Deployment of Automated License Plate Recognition -AGENDA
ITEM 10.A.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 7 , 2017
TO : The Honorable City Council
FROM: Bryan Cook, City Manager
By: Bryan Ariizumi , Public Safety Supervisor
SUBJECT: DIRECTION REGARDING DEPLOYMENT OF AUTOMATED LICENSE
PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) CAMERA SYSTEMS AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE RING REBATE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to :
1. Provide direction regarding the deployment of Automated License Plate Recognition
(ALPR) camera systems and participation in the Ring Rebate Program ;
2 . Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $4 ,650 for two ALPR camera
systems ; and
3 . Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $20 ,000 and authorize the City
Manager to pursue a partnership agreement w ith Ring .
BACKGROUND:
On September 19 , 2017 , the City Council unanimously voted to approve the City's
membership in the Taking Back Our Community (TBOC) Coalition .
ANALYSIS :
Over the past two years , Temple City has experienced an increase in burglaries and
thefts . In response to th e increase in crimes , Temple City , along with several other
communi ti es , joined the TBO C Coa lition .
In continuing our efforts to reduce crime , staff is proposing implementati o n of two
programs: 1) ALPR camera systems and 2) Ring reba te program .
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Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Camera System
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera systems are currently be ing used
by numerous law enforcement agencies throughout Los Angeles County and the nation
to automatically capture images of vehicle license plates .
The system consists of cameras which capture the license plate image of passing
vehicles . All information gathered is uploaded into a central , secure database that is
shared by all participating loca l law en forcem ent agenc1es . The information is
separated into "Hotlists" with the following categories :
Amber Alerts
Dedicated to vehicles whi ch fit the criteria for an Active Amber Al ert
Bellflower SCOFFLAW
This database is specific to the City of Bellflower and is used to track vehicles
with delinquent parking citations in the city
California Sex and Arson Registry (CSAR)
Contains all vehicles belonging to persons in the CSAR database who are sex
offenders or arsonists within the State of California
Felony Wants
Contains Felony Wants in the State of California
Los Angeles County Warrants
Includes all Los Angeles County warrants ($25 ,000 or higher) linked to vehicles
Lost or Stolen Plates
Includ es all lost or stolen plates in the State of California 's Department of Justice
(DOJ) database
Stolen Vehicles
Includes all stolen vehicles in the DOJ database
Missing Persons
Includes all persons who have been reporte d missing within the Los Angeles
County's database
The system can be monitored by field units and it alerts deputies to any felony , stolen ,
or wanted vehicles . When the system h its on a vehicle , it will display a color
photograph of the vehicle , a c lose-up photograph of the license plate , and a brief
explanation of the hit on the ALPR display. Field units immed ia tely confirm the hit and
coordinate the appropriate response .
Staff is proposing deployment of two ALPR systems, one on a patrol vehicle and the
other on a vehicle assigned to th e Temple City Special Assignment Team . If the City
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Council chooses to move forward with t he installation of an ALPR system on one or
more ve hi cles , th e Sherriff's Department will amend our current contract to include the
ALPR systems. Once th e contract is approved , they wi ll beg in insta ll ing the systems.
The units wi ll be de ployed until June 30, 2018 . If th e City Council wishes to extend the
dep loyment period, it can be in cl ud ed in dis c uss io n and preparation of the Fiscal Year
(FY) 2018-19 City Budget.
Ring Rebate Program
Se vera l age ncies and m uni cipalities across the U.S. have partnered with Ring , with the
goa l of reducing c rime in neighborhoods . Local ly , the Cities of Arcadia, Commerce , La
Canada Flintridge , Los Angeles (LAP D), Rancho Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach
have partnered w ith Ring to install Ring V ideo Doorbe lls w ith in their communities . The
partnerships provides residen ts with an opportunity t o take the next step in crime
prevention .
In 2 015 , Ring partn ere d with LAPD to launch a pilot program called Ring
Neighbo rh oods , in the Wilshire Par k ne ighb o rh ood (Atta chmen t "A "). 10 % of the
homes in th e area received a Ring Video Doorbell and after six mo nt hs , the
ne ighborh ood expe rien ce d a 55 % re ducti o n in reside ntia l burglaries .
Staff is propos in g a partn ers hi p w ith Rin g to implement a rebate program for Temple
City residents . Under the program , th e City wou ld offe r a $50 subsidy toward any one
(1) Ring Home Security Pro duct fro m th e approved list of products . Ring will provide an
additi o nal $50 discount, further red uci ng the cost to residents . A list of approved
products and savings available is as follows :
MODEL RETAIL CITY RING TC RES IDEN T'S
PRICE SUBSIDY DISCOUNT PR ICE
Video Do orbell 2 $199 $5 0 $5 0 $99
Video Do orbell Pro $249 $50 $5 0 $1 49
Spotl ight Cam Battery $199 $5 0 $50 $99
Spotlight Cam Wi red $199 $50 $50 $99
Floodlight Cam $2 49 $5 0 $50 $149
Ring also agrees to provide a $30 discount off retail p rice for up to two (2) addi t io nal
devices per househo ld and a 20% discount off retail price for up to three (3) Ring
Accessories . A product sheet , sim ilar to La Canada Flintridge's product sheet
(Attachment "B") wil l be crea ted , listin g produ cts and s ub sidy prices .
All a pp roved Ring Hom e Security Products e nab le res id ents to receive instant alerts on
their s mart phone , tabl et or PC whe n someo ne presses th e d oorbell or triggers the built-
in motion se nsor. The resident th e n has th e capabi lity to see , hear and speak with
visi to rs .
O nce an agreeme nt is s ign ed , Ring wil l provide the City with a l ist of one-t ime
promotional codes , whi c h can be given t o Temp le City reside nts for us e when
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purchasing a Ring Home Security Product online via the company's website
www.ring .com . In order to ensure the code is provided to qualified residents , Temple
City residents wi ll have to contact the program admin istrator (i.e ., Pub lic Safety
Supervisor) to receive the code . T he rebate program w i l l be available to verified
Temp le City residents on a first-come, f ir st-served basis . Additionally , Ring will provide
two standard disco unt codes for t he purchase of addi t iona l secu rity products and
accessories .
CITY STRATEGIC GOALS :
Approval to imp lement t he Automated License Pla te Recognition (A LPR ) camera
sys tem and the Ri ng Rebate Program wou ld further t he C ity's strategic goals of Pub l ic
Hea lth and Safety and Citizen Education and Communication .
FISCAL IMPACT :
ALPR Camera System
Under our current contract with the Sheriff's Department, they can install an ALPR
camera system on a patrol vehicle assigned to the City. The cost for an ALPR camera
system is $4 ,650 per year, per vehicle, and is billed on a fiscal year calendar (FY 2017-
18). Installation takes approximate ly two to three months and billing for the system will
be prorated and p laced in a suspended status until t he units are assigned to Temple
Station and dep loyed in the f ie ld . T he prorated cost for an ALPR camera system is
$2 ,325 per vehicle for the period of January 1, 2018 -June 30 , 2018 . If two ALPR
camera systems are approved by City Council , a budget amendment in the amount of
$4 ,650 will be necessary as funds have not been appropriated in the FY 2017-18 City
Budget.
R ing Rebate Program
Staff is recommending an allocation of $20 ,000 (or 400 units) to the Ring Rebate
Prog ram . When the City subsidies reach $20 ,000 , the program will end , unless additiona l
funding is made ava il able . If the City Council approves part ici pation in the program , a
budget amendment in t he amount of $20 ,000 will be necessary as funds have not been
approp riated in the FY 2017-18 City Budget.
ATTACHMENTS :
A. Ring Flyer
B. La Canada Fli nt rid ge Ring Prod uct Sheet
ATTACHMENT A
A Ring of Security around your city.
Our mission
Ring's mission is to reduce crime in
neighbor hoods.
Our plan
To partner with leaders in
communities so that residents have
the opportun ity to take the next step
in crime prevention.
Gettin g started
The Wilsh ire Park St ory
Ring Nei g hborhoods
After noticing a spike in home
burglaries, a pilot program paired
the LAPD, resid ents in the Wi lsh1re
Park commun ity an d Ring.
The pilot prog ram, called Ring
Neighborhoods, began w •th 10% of
homes receiving a R1ng Video
Doorbell so res1dents can see and
speak to VISitors through their smart
phone.
After the six-month pilot program
concluded, t h e resu lts showed a 55%
reduction in home burglaries in the
Los Angeles n eighborhood.
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We have partnered with the City of Ra n cho Palos Verdes in California to help offer R1ng at a reduced cost to residents. 1: s:.arts With a $50
o'scount from R1ng plus a $50 subsioy from me City. Together, we are offering res1dentsa $100 d1scoun: on Ring products to help make it a
'ull commun1ty effort to keep neighborhoods safe . For more details on a partnership, please send us a message at the e-mail below.
Con tac t us
Chris Loos
cl o o s@ ring.c om www.ring.com
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Video Doorbell 2
Normally $199
Subsidy Price $99
Rechargeable battery
pack and convenience
that works on any home.
Features
Motion Detection
1080p HDVideo
Night Vision
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Easy Inst all
Warranty
1 year on parts
Lifetime purchase p rotection
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Video Doorb ell Pro
Normally $249
Subsidy Price $149
Ultra slim design w1th
advanced fe atures.
Requires an existing
hardwired doorbell.
Features
Advanced Motion Detection
1 080p HD Video
Night Vision
Opti onal Cloud Recording
Live View/ Video on Demand
Warranty
1 year on parts
Lifetime purchase protection
$100 off retail price for (1) device per household .
Roodlight Cam
Normally $249
Subsidy Price$ 1 49
HD security camera with
floodlights and a siren
alarm.
Features
Spotlight Cam Wired
Normally $1 99
Subsidy Price $99
HD camera with two-way
talk and spotlights,
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Features
Advan ced Motion Detection Advanced Motion Detection
1 080p HD Video 1 080p H D Video
Night Vi sion Night Vision
110 Decibel Siren Alarm 110 Decibel Siren Alarm
Two 3k Lu men LED Floodlights LED Spotlight Strips
Warranty Warranty
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Lifetime purchase protection Li fetime purchase protection
$30 off retai l price for additional devices up to (2) per househol d .
20% off retail price for accessories up to (3) per household.
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Spotlight Cam Battery
Normally $199
Subsidy Price $99
HD camera with two-way
talk, spotlights, and
rechargeable battery
pack.
Features
Motion Detection
1 080p HD Video
Night Vision
11 0 Decibel Siren Alarm
LED Spotlight Strips
Warranty
1 year on parts
Lifetime purchase protection
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