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Sevier County Commission OKs sheriff's request to expand license-plate readers

Sevier County Commission · March 1, 2026

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Summary

The commission approved Resolution 2023-12-05 authorizing the sheriff's office to buy additional license-plate readers and update software; Sheriff Hodges said the tools will help disseminate lookout information for individuals with warrants and other concerns.

The Sevier County Commission on Dec. 18 approved Resolution 2023-12-05 to authorize the sheriff's office to purchase additional license-plate readers (LPRs) and update software on existing devices. Sheriff Hodges said the technology would allow local law enforcement and partner agencies to distribute lookout information for citizens with outstanding warrants or other concerns.

Bryan Delius moved the resolution; Michael Maddron seconded. The measure passed by roll-call vote 23 yes, 2 absent.

No privacy policy language, data-retention limits, or interagency-sharing agreements were discussed on the record during the meeting. The resolution as presented authorized procurement and software upgrades; the transcript does not record further detail about vendor choice, cost, or specific operational policies.