Addison council keeps ALPR system active while state funding pause plays out, asks staff for scaled options
Sep 22, 2026
After a briefing on automated license-plate reader (ALPR) technology, the Addison City Council directed staff to continue current ALPR service while the town assesses options if state grant funding is not reinstated, and asked for a single updated policy and scaled coverage cost estimates.
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Mayor Bruce Arveston reopened the work session after closed session for a presentation on automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras and data use. Police Chief Chris Friess described how ALPRs capture still images of vehicles, the town’s history with older Motorola cameras and a 2025 deployment of 65 Flock cameras, and the department’s internal controls for use and retention.
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