Illinois City Considers Cameras for Public Roadways Springfield, Ill., police are looking to install about 80 of the cameras, which cost $2,500 per year, throughout the city to hopefully have "a positive impact on reduction of crime," police officials have said. May 27, 2021 • (TNS) — Springfield City Council members got one of their first looks during Tuesday's committee of the whole meeting at technology surrounding cameras capable of capturing images of vehicles in public motorways, something Springfield police would like to see in the city. A representative with Atlanta-based Flock Safety said that technology makes the company stand out from others that just read license plates.