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Council approves license‑plate‑reader policy but tables commercial LPR contract after split vote
Summary
The council approved a restricted policy governing automatic license‑plate reader (ALPR) use by police but later voted 4–2 to table a two‑year master‑services agreement with Flock Group for fleet‑mounted LPR services. The council amended the policy before approval to tighten access, retention, and oversight rules.
The Minot City Council approved a city policy restricting use of automatic license‑plate reader (ALPR) data for police operations but tabled a proposed two‑year service agreement with Flock Group for the commercial LPR service.
Acting Police Chief Dale (identified in the record as the department lead) returned to council after earlier discussion and submitted a draft ALPR policy written to address civil‑liberties concerns the council raised at prior meetings. The policy, as amended and approved by council, adds these measures: a…
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