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Board declines to adopt police‑technology transparency ordinance after hour‑long debate
Summary
The board rejected an ordinance that would have codified reporting and transparency rules for police technology; Chief of Police told the board LRPD already follows CALEA standards and is building an online transparency portal, while supporters said codification would broaden public access and accountability.
A proposed ordinance to establish transparency and reporting requirements for police technology failed at third reading after extended debate on Dec. 2.
Director Greg Phillips sponsored the ordinance to require annual reporting and public notice about new tools such as license‑plate readers, AI tools and drone protocols. In a prepared statement the Little Rock Police Department chief said the agency already complies with CALEA accreditation…
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