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La Porte council approves ordinance requiring security cameras for late-night alcohol retailers

Common Council, City of La Porte · March 17, 2026
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Summary

The La Porte Common Council passed a second-reading ordinance requiring retail alcohol permit holders open after 11 p.m. to maintain security cameras, which proponents said is meant to improve public- and officer-safety; the measure passed unanimously.

The La Porte Common Council on March 16 approved an ordinance that requires retail alcohol permit holders who operate after 11 p.m. to maintain security cameras on their premises.

Councilwoman Ficus, who presented the ordinance at second reading, said the rule was written "to keep the public safe, to keep even the establishment owner safe, our police…

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