Trustees approved buying three solar-powered Verkada cameras for the Riverside Police Department at a quoted cost of $19,779; two will replace existing Flock ALPR cameras and installation is targeted by Jan. 1, 2027. The motion passed 4–2.

TrustStreet Advisors presented a safety audit saying many district buildings date from the 1960s, systems show improvement but are not integrated, and recommended a security committee, PASS standards, targeted training, and pursuing grants and state building aid to fund capital improvements.

Council authorized a 10‑year distribution pole‑attachment license agreement with PSE&G for surveillance equipment; members asked whether the cameras are town‑owned or third‑party, noted a small per‑camera fee and a $1,000 ten‑year agreement, and recorded one 'No' vote.

Staff circulated draft Ordinance 2026-40 to ban firearms, ammunition and components from the Board meeting room under Va. Code §15.2-915 and a companion Resolution 2026-41 authorizing weapons-detection screening and signage; the packet described exemptions for law-enforcement and security personnel and directed the administrator to establish screening procedures.

Chief Harris requested use of asset‑forfeiture funds to send six SWAT operators to a 72‑hour advanced tactical and hostage‑rescue course at the Direct Action Resource Center in North Little Rock; chief said the asset‑forfeiture account balance is 'a little over $500,000.' Council also approved $70,000 for the ShopSecure program to fund additional officers at shopping centers; both measures passed.

Chief Garcia says four AI weapons‑detection units (Evolv systems) are deployed at high‑attendance events to scan crowds without long lines and provide fast notifications that let staff perform quick secondary checks on flagged items.

County counsel/consultant described a proposed $25 million BCPL loan to facilitate Syntech financing and said the required deposit might be held in an overseas account; supervisors asked staff to pursue U.S.-based alternatives and to avoid rushing security for county funds.

District staff reported 23 wireless locksets installed, exterior doors hardwired and lockdown buttons being added; full functionality targeted by Oct. 23, and officials said they may pursue an additional COPS grant to bolster campus security.

Facing a year-old March 2025 estimate, the committee reviewed the City Hall remodel line items, agreed to protect ADA and security work, and asked staff to ask the estimator for updated numbers and options that remove purely aesthetic items to lower costs.

After hours of testimony from business owners and operators, the Lockport City Council voted to allow qualifying establishments to increase video-gaming terminals from five to six. Council members raised security and downtown-character concerns and asked staff to work with police and operators on safeguards.

Residents of southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are calling for stronger action against drug trafficking, public drug use and illegal weapons as communities seek

Operations reported completed facilities projects, a transportation shortage (one driver down), stop-arm camera violations recently at 75 (previously as high as 89) with 46 approved citations, and a Frontline vendor security breach that the division says may have exposed contact and possible Social Security numbers for about 475 present or past staff.

Parent Jeremy Miller told the board rotating SRO coverage (two officers across seven buildings) is insufficient and urged the district to pursue dedicated elementary school officers through contingency funds or intergovernmental agreements.

San Joaquin County supervisors voted 5–0 to add a sheriff-related security matter to closed session after county counsel described a post‑posting threat to public buildings and access. The board then recessed to closed session, later authorizing litigation in a separate anticipated-litigation matter.

East LA College showed drone footage and described a 105,000-square-foot, $85 million Southeast campus sited in South Gate that aims to serve regional students and workforce needs; the college said it has a contract with the LA County Sheriff's Department for security when it opens in fall 2027.

Councilors discussed options to ensure an officer is present at meetings, debated a rotating assigned-officer model versus a full-time sergeant-at-arms, and asked the city attorney to research ordinances and attorney-general opinions.

Commissioners were told an upcoming data‑center zoning-board hearing and associated protest will require additional police presence at the zoning hearing and community center, straining overtime and influencing the 2027 budget.

The board approved hiring architects for a $100,000 capital outlay security project that will be paired with Smart Bond grant funds; district staff said about $80,000 is expected back as aid and work will include door badge access, ADA hardware and server/security upgrades.

At a UJA event the governor said the state has announced more than $200,000,000 in security funding since taking office and described pushing for a 50-foot buffer zone in state law to protect worshippers from harassment.

Jeff, the district's security lead, reviewed the SCC assessment and security investments: ALICE training, added SROs/armed guards, building digital mapping, and new secure entries. Staff reported 829 cameras, new radio system procurement (Motorola/Veracom) and federal grant support; annual security-related spending was reported in excess of $2 million.

Chief Ollian introduced new Officer Dylan VanVleet and told council the police budget will continue funding body‑worn camera operations, add cameras on city property, propose a bureau commander and a traffic officer, and pursue grant funding for additional officers.

The board approved a $300,000 sheriff's office funding grant agreement with the state attorney general's office and voted to purchase an access-control system ($512,283) and video surveillance ($364,441) for the Behavioral Care Center.

With state grant funding paused, council members debated whether to subsidize ALPR cameras from local funds, with options ranging from neighborhood-only (≈17 cameras) to mid-range coverage (≈33 cameras) and continuing the full 65‑camera network while awaiting state action.

A presenter told the special project scanning building committee the revised security plans—updated after meetings with police and fire—aim for a November 9 construction-document submission and a March 5 notice to proceed, but members cautioned the schedule leaves little flow time for long‑lead items.