(The Center Square) – The Redmond Police Department wanted to implement automated traffic safety cameras in areas to reduce the rate of collisions and speeding, but the city council sided with public opposition to increased video surveillance.
Amendment Number 25-050 would have allowed the development of an automated speed safety program initially in school zones and potentially in park zones afterwards. The cameras would detect speed zone infractions.
The cameras were intended to reduce collisions and speeding, particularly near schools and parks…