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Newcastle council pauses ALPR program amid public-records and privacy concerns, adopts temporary moratorium
Summary
The Newcastle City Council voted 7–0 to impose a temporary moratorium on the installation and operation of automated license-plate readers (ALPRs) in city-owned public spaces and rights of way, citing public-records liability and unresolved state policy questions. The pause will remain while the council studies policy and watches pending state legislation.
Newcastle’s City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 3 to impose a temporary moratorium on placement, installation and operation of automated license-plate readers (ALPRs) on city-owned public property and within public rights of way.
Council member Jacobs moved the measure, stating, "I move that we adopt a temporary moratorium on placement installation and operation of automated license plate readers within city owned public spaces and the public right away, including city owned a r ALPRs." The motion carried 7–0 after a sustained public discussion and questions to law enforcement and vendor representatives.
The action followed hours of public comment raising privacy and data-retention concerns and a…
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