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Police describe ALPR cameras, real‑time crime center and drone pilot; council and residents press for legal and privacy clarifications
Summary
Police detailed use of Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant funds to fund license‑plate reader cameras and a drone‑first‑responder pilot, citing multiple investigations solved; council members and residents raised questions about contracts, data ownership, third‑party access, vendor master services agreement terms and immigration/ICE access.
Chief Jeff Barnett briefed council on the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant that has funded automated license‑plate readers (ALPRs), live‑view cameras and a drone first‑responder trial. The police real‑time crime center (RTCC) analysts monitor live officer bodycam feeds and camera/LPR data, providing officers immediate investigative information while en route or on scene.
Barnett described several incidents where LPR and camera data supported arrests, recovery of stolen equipment and…
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