Kent County Circuit Court Fleet Dash Cams and GPS Tracking System

2026-11-03

The scope of this document is limited to the minimum specifications required for implementing an in - car camera system that will be used for recording events occurring in and around the vehicle . General Mobile Video System Specifications • GPS tracking with real - time and historical route logs . • Dash cams with forward - facing and rear - facing video coverage . • Driver identification via fobs or system user login . • Alert features including but not limited to speeding , geofencing , hard braking , and distracted driving . • Cloud or SD card video storage ; minimum 30 - day video retention . • The camera recording system shall operate within a range of temperatures , applicable to the climate in West Michigan . • The camera recording system shall be equipped with auto focus , automatic exposure , and automatic white balance . • The camera recording system shall have a backlight compensation setting . • The camera system shall provide an acceptable field of view , pertaining to width and distance appropriate to capture an event in close proximity to the vehicle . • The system shall be able to record without the image being displayed . Reporting and Documentation Features • Automated monthly mileage reports by vehicle , driver , and date . • Exportable reports acceptable for CCF - 207 documentation . o CCF - 207 is the State of Michigan Child Care Fund reporting form used by counties to document and seek reimbursement for eligible direct care costs , including mileage incurred to support transportation of youth for approved services . • Compatible with Outlook calendar usage and YouthCenter case notes . • Integration options with Fleet Management , HR , and case documentation systems . • Ability to extract videos and tracking data for HR or legal purposes . Installation , Power , and Equipment • Installation by Kent County Fleet Department preferred . o Provide instructions for installation for Fleet Services Staff ( Include pricing for installer training for Fleet Services Staff ). • Systems are powered directly by vehicle ; no charging required . • System must not drain vehicle battery when parked ( preferred – system activates when vehicle moves regardless of login status and shuts off when parked ). • SD card storage removable using vendor provided tool . • Equipment installed includes forward - facing , rear - facing cameras , and trackers .

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2026-04-29