8/20/26 - Bradley County Law Enforcement Committee

The Bradley County Law Enforcement Committee met on August 20, 2026, to discuss several law enforcement technology updates and operational matters. Key procurement-related topics included the use and certification of drones, with the sheriff's office now operating seven drones and training 13 certified pilots to support various law enforcement activities such as missing person searches and hostage negotiations. Additionally, the committee reviewed the deployment and use of license plate reader (LPR) cameras acquired through a collaborative violent crime grant with the Cleveland Police Department, specifying that Motorola was the mandated vendor. The discussion emphasized strict data access controls, audit procedures, and privacy safeguards to ensure compliance with legal standards and community trust. No new contract awards or budget allocations were explicitly mentioned, but the committee highlighted ongoing efforts to manage and potentially expand technology use in law enforcement operations.