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Council asks staff for briefing on license‑plate readers and how city uses that data
City of Iowa City work session · January 21, 2026
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Summary
After reiterating the council's opposition to Flock cameras, members asked staff for a detailed briefing on the city's existing license‑plate‑reader technology, how data are stored and used, and the distinction between Flock and municipal systems.
Councilors asked staff to prepare background information on the city's license‑plate‑reader (LPR) systems, including differences with third-party Flock cameras, data storage, and operational uses.
Several councilors reiterated a prior decision not to adopt Flock's public-facing cameras. "We…
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