Madison commission hears police update on license-plate-reader program
Sep 14, 2026
The Madison Police Department presented its license-plate-reader (LPR) program update, describing system capabilities, a 30-day image-retention policy, monthly audits and an annual vendor cost of about $26,000. Commissioners and residents pressed staff about access, audits and contract terms.
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The Madison Police Department delivered an update on its license-plate-reader program during a commission work session, saying the system has been in use since August 2022 and is designed to capture point-in-time images of vehicle license plates and vehicle characteristics for public-safety investigations.
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