Transition of Automated License Plate Readers to Axon
Town of Tonawanda
Summary
Residents raised concerns during public comment regarding data security, immigration searches, and oversight of the town's ALPR camera systems.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Maintains existing surveillance contract allocations.
Law enforcement agencies utilizing vehicle tracking data for investigations.
Residents concerned about digital privacy and potential data misuse.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Town Board - Regular — October 19, 2026
Residents raised concerns during public comment regarding data security, immigration searches, and oversight of the town's ALPR camera systems.
Town Board - Regular — August 24, 2026
Residents strongly pushed back against the town's resolution to install Axon license plate reader cameras in state highway rights-of-way, arguing it violates Fourth Amendment privacy rights and exposes data to abuse. Town leaders defended the cameras as a crucial crime-fighting tool that recently helped solve a local bank robbery.
Tonawanda votes to switch from Flock to Axon license plate readers
Tonawanda votes to switch from Flock to Axon license plate readers WIVB News 4
North Tonawanda hits brakes on Flock cameras
North Tonawanda hits brakes on Flock cameras niagara-gazette.com
Town Board - Regular — January 26, 2026
Residents strongly opposed the purchase of new Axon license plate reader cameras, citing privacy violations, data security vulnerabilities, and lack of proven crime reduction. The town board voted 3-1 to approve the contract, with officials arguing the technology is necessary to aid police in catching suspects.
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