ALPR Committee Meeting 3/4/26

The City of Minot held an ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) Committee meeting on March 4, 2026, to discuss oversight, policy, and operational details of the ALPR system used by the police department. The committee reviewed the system's functionality, data retention policies, and legal considerations, including compliance with open records laws and constitutional norms. Key procurement-related topics included the ownership and control of ALPR data, system settings such as retention periods (currently set at 7-10 days), and access controls requiring command-level approval for searches. The committee emphasized the need for transparency and oversight, discussing potential reporting mechanisms and the role of council members in reviewing search justifications and system use. A motion was passed to schedule the next committee meeting for May 7, 2026, to review collected data and consider policy updates. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting focused heavily on policy implementation and data governance related to the ALPR system.