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Council awards contracts for UTVs and a license-plate reader/drone program; police say tools will aid patrols and investigations
Summary
The council approved purchases including two Polaris UTVs for public-safety use and a broader license-plate reader (ALPR) and drone component bundled with vendor services; proponents said the equipment improves operational access and investigative capability while privacy advocates in public comment raised surveillance concerns.
The Hoboken City Council approved multiple public-safety procurements on Thursday, including a $67,863.39 purchase for two Polaris UTVs and a separate contract that covers a license-plate reader (ALPR) program and a drone component intended to aid investigations and command operations.
The police department requested the vehicles to provide mobility and high-visibility patrol capability in spaces not easily served by patrol cars, including parks and event sites. "These are smaller vehicles that get us to and from smaller spaces within the city," the police representative told…
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