Automated License Plate Reader Cameras Purchase
Town of Tonawanda
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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.
Public comments (8)
Argued against ALPR cameras citing academic studies showing error rates, privacy invasions, and lack of crime reduction.
Town Board - Regular — January 26, 2026 · 10:13 →Expressed opposition to license plate readers and urged the board to vote no.
Town Board - Regular — January 26, 2026 · 17:00 →Highlighted cybersecurity vulnerabilities in surveillance technology and urged policy audits and data opt-outs.
Town Board - Regular — January 26, 2026 · 13:59 →Opposed ALPR deployment and noted low success statistics on transparency portals.
Town Board - Regular — January 26, 2026 · 14:14 →Criticized terms of service agreements for surveillance vendors and questioned prior unauthorized contract signing.
Town Board - Regular — January 26, 2026 · 19:16 →Expressed disappointment over the ALPR vote and thanked Councilmember O'Malley for attempting to table the item.
Town Board - Regular — January 26, 2026 · 56:08 →Challenged claims about camera effectiveness and urged board members to listen to unanimous public sentiment.
Town Board - Regular — January 26, 2026 · 1:08:00 →Thanked Councilmember O'Malley for willingness to table and questioned why other board members refused to examine potential abuses.
Town Board - Regular — January 26, 2026 · 1:08:25 →