Council narrows motion, approves moratorium on ALPR programs while preserving school enforcement

Aug 12, 2026

The council voted to prohibit future automated license-plate-reader (ALPR) programs in the city but carved out school‑zone speed enforcement and non‑ALPR security cameras; staff will draft clarified language for the ordinance and return with options.

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The council voted to bar future automated license-plate-reader programs in the city, while leaving intact camera systems used for school‑zone speed enforcement and non‑ALPR security purposes. Agency official (S6) framed the approved motion as a narrow moratorium intended to prevent new ALPR programs without disabling cameras used for legitimate school safety and business security.

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