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Tempe City Council Bans Automated License Plate Reader Technology

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jan 1
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What happened

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The Tempe City Council approved an ordinance banning the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology in the city. This ban blocks law enforcement use, funding, and future contracts related to ALPR systems. The ordinance does not affect cameras at Arizona State University, which are exempt from the ban.

From azfamily.com

Why it matters

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Tempe is the first city in Arizona to pass a law banning ALPRs. The city had previously ended its contract with Flock Safety due to concerns over misuse of the technology. The ban destroys existing ALPR data and puts the prohibition into city code.

From azfamily.com

Who's involved

  • TempeThe city that passed the ordinance banning ALPR technology
  • Arizona State UniversityThe university whose cameras are exempt from the city's camera ban
  • Flock SafetyThe surveillance technology company whose contracts were terminated by Tempe

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Flock SafetySpeculative

    Flock Safety might see a reduction in future contracts and revenue due to the municipal ban on its technology.

Possible ripples

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