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Kyle approves 20 automated license‑plate readers and live‑view cameras amid privacy debate
Summary
After debate about privacy, data retention and interoperability, Kyle City Council approved a grant‑funded purchase of 20 automated license‑plate readers and 12 live‑view cameras from Flock for $124,600, with policy and audit controls described by the police chief.
The Kyle City Council voted 6–1 on Sept. 3 to approve a contract to acquire 20 automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) units and 12 live‑view cameras from Flock, a vendor that provides plate‑reading and camera systems. The chief of police, Jeff Barnett, told the council the purchase is being pursued with Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority grant funding with a 20% local match and that pricing had fallen to $124,600 at the time of procurement.
Chief Barnett said the ALPRs produce automated “hits” that notify officers when a vehicle with a stolen plate, a license plate tied…
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