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Council authorizes police to verify existing data‑sharing agreement with Alabama Power after private executive session

Birmingham City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Council approved an ordinance authorizing the police chief to verify a security/data‑sharing arrangement involving Alabama Power and ALIA for access to licensed‑reader camera data; concerns about who can access license‑plate reader (LPR) information prompted a 15‑minute executive session before final approval.

The Birmingham City Council on Feb. 17 approved an ordinance authorizing the police chief to verify and enter a security agreement involving Alabama Power and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALIA) to provide licensed‑reader camera services and access to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information System. City…

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