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Residents press city about new license‑plate reader cameras; commission refers questions to police and council
Summary
At the Jan. 21 meeting several residents raised privacy and cost concerns about recently installed license‑plate reader cameras; commissioners said the matter lies with the police department and City Council and suggested public outreach.
Several residents used the Jan. 21 public comment period at the Grass Valley Planning Commission meeting to raise concerns about newly installed camera posts and license‑plate reader (LPR) devices around the city.
Laura McCleary, who said she submitted a public records request to the Police Department, described small black posts topped with cameras and solar panels and reported the department’s reply that the devices are part of a Flock Safety LPR system. She said the department’s response indicated a 30‑day maximum retention period for data and that…
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