Marine City, Michigan, removed its automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system in November 2023, according to the published report, which cited false-positive results from the cameras as the reason for the cancellation.
The action matters to residents because it ended the city’s use of a surveillance technology that scans and records vehicle license plates, a program that had drawn community pushback prior to its removal, according to the official record.
- Location: Marine City, Michigan
- Date of action: November 2023
- Outcome: Contract Canceled
- Cited reason: False positive results from the license plate readers
- Additional factor: Community pushback
According to the available record, the city’s decision to remove the ALPR system followed reports of the cameras generating false positives. The record does not specify additional details about the vendor, contract terms, or a formal city council vote associated with the cancellation.
No further municipal action or meeting related to this cancellation is listed in the available record. Residents seeking additional information or updates on surveillance-related policies in Marine City can contact city officials directly or monitor future public meeting agendas for related items.
Official source: the published record
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