LAW ENFORCEMENT. Local police agencies say ALPR cameras help control traffic, locate missing people and solve crimes such as a car theft ring in Goshen. However, some residents say they violate the Fourth Amendment right to privacy.
08 Oct 2026 | 12:32
“I can’t go grocery shopping without passing six or seven ALPR cameras,” said Chester, N.Y. resident Christine Maurer.
The Village of Chester has 18 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, and the Town of Chester has 11, two of which are mounted on police cars. Most neighboring towns have them...
