Within the past year, the Derby Police Department has taken measures to try and address the rising trends of theft seen in the area. The introduction of the shoplifting reduction team was one such effort, and the latest is looking into additional equipment for the department. Presenting at the Derby City Council’s annual budget workshop on June 8, Police Chief Robert Lee made requests for the 2022 budget – including the addition of license plate reader cameras. The cameras – which would cost $36,000 up front (and $16,000 annually after three years) – are a measure that Lee said will help with vehicle and suspect identification, which is intended to help with efforts to reduce theft and shoplifting in Derby.
Source: Derby Informer | News
