As police costs rise and meet the public safety demands of a growing population, the City initiated efforts to adopt technology driven solutions. Transparency and educating the public is at the heart of this program.

Public Safety Camera System Chronological Update

• June 18, 2019 – City Council provided staff direction to obtain bids for the Public Safety Camera System (PSCS) and formally present Policies & Procedures for Council consideration at a future meeting.
• December 3, 2019 – Council directed Staff to retain the high scorer in the Pilot Program to design a PSCS for the City.
• October 6, 2020 – Council approved the Plans, Specifications and Engineer's Estimate (PS&E) and authorized Staff to bid the PSCS.
• December 15, 2020 – Staff solicited construction bids from qualified contractors. The city received five (5) bids on January 27, 2021.
• February 16, 2021 – Council appropriated funding and awarded contract to construct the PSCS.
• March 2, 2021 – Council approved the PSCS Policies and Procedures

Next Steps

Phase 2 Development:

• March 21, 2023 - City Council Study Session
• Public Outreach Underway

Proposed Phase 2 Camera Locations:

 PSCS Phase 2 Proposed Locations in Village Area:

PSCS Phase 2 Proposed Locations in Cove:

PSCS Phase 2 Proposed Locations in North La Quinta:

Phase 2 Proposed Locations in SilverRock Area:

Phase 2 Proposed Locations Overall Map: