AI License Plate Readers Raise Questions in Sussex County

Connecticut police chiefs discuss new law for license plate reader cameras

MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Police Chief’s Association discussed Tuesday a new law surrounding Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras in the state.  Starting Oct. 1, Farmington Police Chief Paul Melanson said: "There is a 21-day retention schedule unless it's being used for an active criminal investigation. The law also precludes its use from [...]

Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office launches automated license plate reader system

The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office will be implementing an automated license plate reader system aimed at protecting citizens from unreasonable searches while still maintaining oversight protocols.   Specialized cameras will be installed at high-traffic public intersections and roads. This system will serve as a passive public safety tool throughout Pearl River County. It will capture publicly visible license plates and vehicle characterist…

On both sides of the aisle, Pennsylvania lawmakers eye legislation on automatic license plate readers

Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing new restrictions on how automatic license plate reader data can be accessed and shared.

Flock alters system tracking transparency while shadow of alleged misuse cases expands

There’s a growing pattern of license plate reader database misuse by law enforcement officers, and public access to one system's tracking transparency is changing

AI license plate readers raise questions in Sussex County

In Sussex County, the use of automated license plate readers stirs debate on data access and privacy protections. Questions arise on transparency, safeguards, and potential abuse of the technology.

Ramapo Police Halt Planned Test of Advanced License Plate Reader Cameras Over Privacy Concerns

The Ramapo Police Department will not move forward with a planned test of a new generation of automated license plate reader cameras, with Police Chief Daniel Hyman citing privacy concerns and the need to balance new law enforcement technology with constitutional protections. Hyman announced the decision in a statement, explaining that the department had been preparing to test and evaluate advanced automated license plate reader, or ALPR, techno…