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Residents press Mankato council on ALPR cameras, school safety and community supports
Summary
During a public forum the night the council debated legal options, many residents described fear after reported federal activity, urged suspension or stricter controls on ALPR (license‑plate reader) systems, asked for protections for schools and requested funding supports for affected residents.
Public commenters at the Jan. 26 Mankato City Council meeting described fear, reports of impersonation and requests for help after multiple incidents they linked to federal enforcement activity in Minnesota. Speakers urged the council to strengthen community supports, examine Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) use, and protect students and other vulnerable people.
Several speakers pressed staff about ALPR systems and privacy. One commenter told the council the mall area has ALPR installations and argued the cameras create searchable movement databases; others…
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