License plate reader cameras operating in Austin under new, updated policy

KXAN, By Sarah Al-Shaikh, September 5, 2024

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s been a few years in the making, but the city of Austin now has license plate readers up and running. The Austin Police Department reinstated its Flock camera program with updates to its policy.

Just last week, Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson addressed in a city memo that cameras are operating.

The memo said there are 40 license plate readers across Austin. The pilot program went live back in March. The updated policy includes changes requested by city council.

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