Ashland police explain license-plate reader program, data safeguards
Aug 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026
Police described the city's automated license-plate reader (ALPR) program, saying the system records plate images and timestamps but "doesn't record video" or facial images; staff said non-hit images are retained 30 days and audit logs are permanent. House Bill 58 and public-transparency portals were discussed.
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City police briefed the Board of City Commissioners on Aug. 13 about the department’s automated license-plate reader program, explaining past uses, legal safeguards and transparency measures.
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