JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. \u2014 The cameras are part of the city\u2019s Public Safety Technology Enhancement Program, an initiative aimed at utilizing technology to solve crimes faster and keep people protected. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve made 14 arrests over the past 45 days off of Flock cameras,\u201d said Eric Shaughnessy, patrol division commander for the Jacksonville Beach Police. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey range from stolen license plates to stolen autos, and the rest of them are folks with outstanding warrants,\u201d he stated. <\/p>\n
A license plate reader helped officers track down and arrest Fabio Jession Infante Ladino, who is accused of firing a firearm during two separate road rage incidents. <\/p>\n
\u201cJust for license plate readers; no facial recognition, the camera reads the tag, runs the tag,\u201d said Shaughnessy to people who are worried about facial recognition features. <\/p>\n
Officials say they look to add 16 more stationary cameras. In the plan, they also look to add officer-worn body cameras and mobile license plate readers. Other upgrades on the horizon include: Upgrading computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems to sync with the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office. As well as upgrading tasers. They say for now it\u2019s just a plan to help improve Jax Beach, but they still would need to go to the city council to get funding. <\/p>\n
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