Chadron council approves updated ALPR agreement amid liability and privacy concerns

Oct 20, 2026

The council approved Resolution 20-26-96 to adopt a new agreement for automated license-plate readers on state highway poles. Chadron Police Chief Rick Hickstein described local operation and solar power; council members debated a "hold harmless" liability clause and public-records burdens before the resolution passed 3-2.

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The Chadron City Council narrowly approved Resolution 20-26-96 to rescind a prior agreement and adopt a new contract with the State Department of Transportation allowing the city to install automated license-plate readers (ALPRs) on state highway poles.

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