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Thornton council warned Senate Bill 70’s ALPR limits could hinder investigations; members signal opposition
Summary
City lobbyist and police leaders briefed council on Senate Bill 70, which would restrict government access to historical automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) data older than 72 hours and require data purge at 30 days; council and police leaders said the measure could impede time‑sensitive investigations and many members signaled opposition.
Thornton’s lobbyist and public‑safety leaders told council on Monday that Senate Bill 70 — a measure to limit government access to historical automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) data — is moving rapidly through the legislature and poses operational challenges for law enforcement.
Kevin Orkin, the city’s state lobbyist, said the bill moved out of the Senate Appropriations Committee by a 4–3 vote and is expected to reach the full Senate soon. Key changes under current amendments: a…
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