License plate readers could be expanded in Medina County, as the sheriff’s department has adopted an unusual strategy of encouraging townships where the sheriff patrols to pay the cost of adding cameras.

Township trustees in Granger, Westfield, Sharon and Litchfield are considering a $3,000 per year expense for each Flock camera, which capture and store a photo of every vehicle’s license plate as it passes, according to Medina County Sheriff Terry Grice.

“If we all work together to enhance this network, it’s a success for all of us,” Grice said. “Not one township, but all of Medina County as a whole.”

Westfield Township Trustees have put off the decision, citing a tight budget and two new trustees taking office in January.

One of the departing trustees, Michael Schmidt, said the best i

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