Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: RS2023-2342

• File #: RS2023-2342
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/21/2023
• In control: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
• On agenda: 8/15/2023
• Final action: 8/15/2023
• Title: A resolution approving full implementation of license plate reader (LPR) technology by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department following the July 22, 2023 conclusion of the pilot implementation.
• Sponsors: Jeff Syracuse, Courtney Johnston, Jennifer Gamble, John Rutherford, Joy Styles, Bob Nash, Tonya Hancock, Robert Swope, Larry Hagar, Russ Bradford, Russ Pulley, Thom Druffel, Zach Young, Gloria Hausser

Date	Action By	Action
8/28/2023	Mayor	approved
8/15/2023	Metropolitan Council	adopted
8/15/2023	Public Health and Safety Committee	approved with an amendment
8/15/2023	Transportation and Infrastructure Committee	approved with an amendment
8/15/2023	Metropolitan Council	amended
8/1/2023	Metropolitan Council	deferred
7/25/2023	Metropolitan Council	filed

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A resolution approving full implementation of license plate reader (LPR) technology by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department following the July 22, 2023 conclusion of the pilot implementation.
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WHEREAS, on February 1, 2022, the Metropolitan Council adopted Ordinance No. BL2021-961, amending Section 13.08.080 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the use of license plate reader (LPR) technology in the public rights-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, as amended by Ordinance No. BL2021-961, Section 13.08.080 of the Metro Code authorizes the use of license plate reader (LPR) technology under certain conditions. With limited exception, the Metro Code had previously prohibited the operation of LPRs installed onto or within the public right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, as amended, Section 13.08.080(G)(14) further requires a six-month pilot program prior to fully implementing an LPR program, beginning the first day the LPR system is operational and in use by the department, to determine whether the continued use of LPR technology is appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, Section 13.08.080(G)(14) further requires that, at least two (2) weeks prior to the conclusion of the pilot program period, the implementing department shall submit a report to the Council on the efficacy of the program, compliance with the provisions of Section 13.08.080, and any policies implemented to carry out the use of the LPR system. This report is to be posted on the department's website; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to these reporting requirements, Section 13.08.080(G)(7)(d) of the Metro Code provides that, during the six-month pilot program, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) shall report specified logistical data (e.g., the number in use, the number of matches made, etc.) to the Metropolitan Council every two (2) months; and,
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2023, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department concluded a six-month pilot program of the implementation of an LPR system, submitting t...