License plate cameras move forward

The Shelton City Council on Tuesday evening gave preliminary approval to installing 12 cameras at city entrances that read vehicle license plates and within 20 seconds alert Shelton Police of stolen plates or cars, missing persons or abducted children.

The council can make the move official with a vote at its Aug. 20 meeting.

At a June 25 study session, the council heard presentations on the system by Flock Safety that is used in 61 communities in the state, including Olympia, Kent, Marysville, Omak, Centralia and Aberdeen.

At that work session, Shelton Police Chief Chris Kostad and Kristen Ma...