New Port Richey, Fla., plans to expand surveillance with ALPR technology for school zone speed enforcement and missing persons cases. Officials note data will be deleted after 30 days, but residents raise privacy concerns. Police Chief Robert Kochen supports the tech for crime-solving and Amber Alerts. The city council has approved speed cameras at four school zones, with plans to integrate ALPR with red light systems. Critics warn of unchecked surveillance risks, calling for policy guardrails to balance safety and privacy.
New Port Richey Deploys ALPR Cameras in School Zones
