New Port Richey city council approved ALPR cameras for school safety and traffic enforcement, but council members raised concerns about data privacy and lack of regulatory oversight. Council member Bertell Butler IV criticized the absence of a formal policy for ALPR use, emphasizing safeguards against private data misuse. City officials, including Police Chief Robert Kochen, pledged to develop a policy balancing public safety and privacy, including data retention limits and restrictions on facial recognition. While the technology focuses on license plates rather than drivers, concerns about data storage and access remain unresolved. The council voted to require police and staff to present a draft policy for approval.
New Port Richey Council Approves ALPR Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns
