Committee recommends MDOT resolution to permit license-plate-reader cameras

Nov 17, 2025

Sheriff Erik Smith presented a Michigan Department of Transportation performance resolution authorizing permitting for Flock Safety license-plate-reader cameras; the committee recommended approval to pursue permitting and potential Department of Homeland Security funding.

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Sheriff Erik Smith presented a Michigan Department of Transportation performance resolution to allow the permitting process for installation of Flock Safety license-plate-reader (LPR) cameras across Alpena County. He said the cameras would be placed strategically at intersections and major highways to assist with traffic monitoring and criminal investigations and that funding would come through the Department of Homeland Security.

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