ALPR Committee 08/25/26 at 4:00 p.m.

The City of Minot's ALPR (Automatic License Plate Reader) Committee met on August 25, 2026, to discuss updates on the ALPR system's operational status, training, and data usage. Key procurement-related topics included ongoing collaboration with the vendor Axon regarding data storage retention policies, currently set at seven days with a request to extend to ten days to align with policy. The committee reviewed system performance issues, such as filtering errors affecting search results, and emphasized the importance of proper training and oversight to ensure responsible use of the technology. Discussions also touched on data sharing controls and privacy concerns, highlighting the city's preference for Axon's approach over other vendors like Flock due to better data ownership and sharing safeguards. No new contracts or budget allocations were reported, but the committee underscored the need for continued monitoring and policy compliance in ALPR system use.