On the agenda: Suffolk meeting — Surveillance Camera (Jul 22)

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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Wed., July 22, 2026
City Council Conference Room
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Minutes – May 27, 2026 Meeting
3.

Public Comment Period (2min per speaker; maximum timeframe of Public Comment
Period is 6min) –
***NEWLY ADOPTED GUIDELINES (as of 9/24/2025) –
 Speakers are permitted 2 minutes to speak on their issue
 Public Comment period allots for a total of six (6) minutes at the beginning of the meeting
 Speakers must provide their name/address, and speak on an issue related to strategies to
improve the safety of the City’s communities & neighborhoods
 Speakers cannot yield any portion of their time to other speakers
 Once the time allotted for the speaker has expired, the speaker must stop speaking and
return the floor to the presiding officer, i.e., Chair
 If the speaker does not stop speaking, the Chair will step in and advise the speaker that
their time has expired, and they must stop speaking

4. Updates from:
A. Suffolk Fire & Rescue Department –
B. Suffolk Police Department –
C. Suffolk Sheriff’s Office D. Western Tidewater Regional Jail – Introduction of new Superintendent,
Ms. Heather Richardson
E. Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office F. Suffolk Public Schools G. Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing –
5. Portal Spreadsheet Overview - City Manager Kevin Hughes
*As a refresher, the following staff automatically receive citizen’s JotForm Portal
Comments as soon as they are submitted:
* Mayor Duman
* Kevin Hughes, CM
* Gerry Jones, DCM
* Debbie Minnick, CMO
* Chief Buie, SPD

* Chad Hooker, SPD
* Robert Fahrman, SPD
* Veronica Nordon, SPD
* Dr. Gordon, SPS
* Gregg Benton, PW

* Jason Souders, PW
* Tony Crawford, PW
* Mitchell Conner, PW
* Paul Retel, PU
* Andy Franklin, Media

6. Safety Program Updates Outlined below: City Manager Kevin Hughes will
provide an overview of the following:

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REVIEW OF FUNDED Safety Programs/Projects Status:
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SUFFOLK FIRE & RESCUE Funding Requests –
1. Stryker Stretchers –
$ 72,000.00
Stryker Stair Chairs –
$ 18,000.00
2. Ballistic Helmet Communications and Hearing Protection Implementation –
$ 26,874.00
3. Station 9 Pharmacy Spoke Equipment –
$ 21,000.00
4. Sapphire Infusion Pumps –
$ 40,000.00

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SPD Funding Requests –
1. SWAT Robot $ 202,315.00
2. Ballistic Helmets –
$ 95,000.00
3. AirSentinel drone detection devices –
$ 42,736.84
4. Ballistic Shields –
$ 24,786.00
5. Forensic Computer –
$ 31,600.00
6. Special Operations/Traffic Fatality Equipment – $ 20,000.00
7. Real Time Crime Center Office –
$ 10,500.00
8. Special Operations/Search and Rescue trailers – $ 10,000.00
9. Investigations Ballistic Vests –
$ 35,000.00

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SPD Funding Requests –
1. Armored Vehicle (Lenco Bear Cat) –
2. Adversarial origin drone replacement –
3. Speed signs and message board –
4. Special Operations Police Motorcycle Unit –

$ 500,000.00
$ 99,170.00
$ 42,736.84
$ 150,000.00

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SF&R Funding Requests –
1. Heavy Rescue Fire Apparatus for Rescue 2 – Fire Station 11 – $1,559,572.00
2. Hazmat Equipment –
$ 428,838.60

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Suffolk Public Schools Funding Requests –
1. School Health AEDs –
$ 9,980.45
2. Open Gate Metal Detectors –
$ 77,284.14
3. AngelTrax Camera Video Upgrade for Buses – $ 201,484.45

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Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office Funding Requests –
1. Ballistic Vests –
$ 6,160.00
2. Firearms/Equipment (holsters and lights) x2 – $ 7,432.00
$ 9,434.13
3. Radios $ 52,144.28
4. Storage Locker x2, locks x18, key x4 –
$ 2,000.00
5. Teach-A-Bodies x2 –
$ 1,300.00
Kid-friendly tablets x4, kid-friendly headphones x4 –
$ 1,200.00
6. Laptops for Courtroom use (x7 - 1 per courtroom)

$ 17,170.65
$ 9,667.91
Portable Projectors for Courtroom (x7 – 1 per courtroom) $ 16,099.93
Portable Speakers for Courtroom use (x7-1 per courtroom)
$
559.65
Portable Printers for Courtroom use (x7 – 1 per courtroom)

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 Sheriff’s Office Funding Requests–
1. Safety Vehicles x2 –
2. Firearm Safety Upgrade –Glock 45 w/Aimpoint ARCO, magazines and optic
3. compatible sights x50:
4. Glock 19 (Command Staff Only) x8

$ 81,806.80
$ 44,312
$ 3,432

5. Aimpoint ACRO for Glock 19 x 8
$ 4,152
6. Optic Compatible sights/mounting plate for Glock19 x8 $
976
7. CCI Blazer 9mm Target Ammo (1,000 round cases x 15 $ 5,955
8. Ammunition shipping x1
$
250
9. Alien Gear Duty Holster(QD attachment/midride belt slide $ 11,516.50
10. Alien Gear Duty Holster (Command Staff)x10
$
849.90
11. Hornady Critical Duty 9mm+p 135 Duty Ammo x5
$ 1,505
12. Spare Magazines x25
$
550
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ADDITIONAL PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED on Approved Items:
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Downtown Street Light Upgrades and Additions (Additional Funds) – City has
engaged Dominion Energy in a project to upgrade overhead street lighting
throughout the Downtown area. This project includes converting existing street
lights to LED and filling in known gaps in existing lighting. Existing historic
street lights (black fluted poles) do not meet Dominion standards due to
unauthorized outlets and will not be repaired or upgraded by Dominion. These
poles must be replaced with Dominion approved poles. Dominion approved poles
have been installed at the Downtown Festival Park and are being installed with
the Downtown Library Project. Additional Funds requested to complete
conversion of all historic street lights to Dominion approved pole to allow
conversion to LED and perpetual maintenance by Dominion. Additional funds
requested to complete full upgrade of Downtown project area to LED lighting.
$800,000.00
RECOMMENDED Safety Programs/Projects:
None

NEW Programs/Projects for Consideration:
TRAFFIC SAFETY FUNDS
 Public Works Funding Requests –
1. Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School Pedestrian Safety Improvements –
Proposed improvements fall into normal road maintenance budget once
complete.
Improvements on school property would fall under SPS
maintenance once complete.
$ 45,000
2. Godwin Courthouse Crosswalk Improvements – Replace existing static
pedestrian warning signs with pedestrian activated flashing warning system at
existing crosswalk crossing Main Street at Bank Street in front of Godwin
Courthouse for improved visibility.
$ 20,000.00

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3. Freedom Lane Median Removal – Remove existing raised concrete medians
at each end of Freedom Lane in the Patriots Walke subdivision. Medians
were installed by developer for traffic calming. Creating access issues for
school buses, refuse collection, moving trucks and adjacent property owners.
Medians are hard to see, unexpected and often hit by drivers. $ 50,000.00
4. Holland Road Reflective Marker Installation – Install reflective Pavement
Inlaid Markers (PIMs) on lane markings along Holland Road between the
RT58 Bypass and Enterprise Drive. PIMs not included in recent widening
project contract. Improves visibility of lane markings at night, especially in
wet weather.
$ 50,000.00
5. Hillpoint Blvd. Sidewalk Extension and Crossing Improvements – Extend 5’
wide concrete sidewalk 1,500 linear feet along north side of Hillpoint Blvd to
complete connection to Hillpoint Blvd North and South. Completes two gaps
in existing sidewalk network between Hillpoint Blvd North and South and
Gunston Drive between Cheriton Lane and Huger Drive, adds ADA ramps
and crosswalks at Hillpoint Blvd/Hillpoint Blvd North and South intersection
and provides ADA access to Suffolk Transit stop on Hillpoint Blvd. North.
$70,000.00
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDS
 SF&R Request –
1. Solar-Powered Trailer-Mounted Surveillance Cameras (1) –
This request addresses a critical operational gap following the recent loss of
access to regional FLOCK camera systems, which significantly reduce our
ability monitor, deter, and investigate illegal activity. These mobile units
provide rapid deployment in areas lacking infrastructure and will directly
support fire prevention, investigation, and code enforcement efforts. They are
particularly valuable for monitoring illegal burning, dumping, and suspicious
activity in remote and underserved areas. Additionally, this initiative aligns
with our Environmental Justice goals by enabling equitable enforcement in
communities that have historically lacked consistent monitoring. These
systems will help reduce environmental hazards, improve public safety, and
ensure more balanced service delivery across our jurisdiction.
$ 48,995.00
7. New Business:
8. Next Meeting: Sept. 23, 2026
9. Adjournment: