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Council approves permit for license‑plate readers; officials and councilors debate privacy and oversight
Summary
The Common Council approved a permit allowing the police to install license‑plate reader cameras on state‑owned roadways in the city. Council members pressed the police chief for details on locations, data retention and safeguards; the chief said most cameras are already installed and DOT updated permitting requirements.
The Ithaca Common Council approved a resolution permitting the city police department to install and operate license‑plate reader cameras on several state roadways inside the city.
What council approved: Council moved and approved the permit request; the motion to permit installation was seconded and passed on a recorded voice/consent vote, carrying 10–0.
Police explanation and technical details: Police Chief Kelly told the council that a majority of the cameras are already installed and that five units are awaiting power. He said two cameras had been installed on New York State…
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