Select Board faces extended public debate over license-plate readers bought with Byrne grant
The Southwick Select Board heard more than two hours of public comment on July 20 about police plans to deploy three automatic license-plate readers (ALPRs) purchased with a Byrne/JAG grant. Police described technical safeguards and a 60-day retention policy; residents urged stronger limits, transparency and a public vote.
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The Southwick Select Board spent a large portion of its July 20 meeting listening to residents’ privacy concerns and police explanations about three automatic license-plate readers purchased with a federal Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
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