KYLE — On June 6, Kyle City Council voted to approve a two-year agreement with Flock Group Inc. to install an automated license plate reading system, which was previously presented by Kyle Police Department (KPD) Chief Jeff Barnett at its April 18 meeting. The two-year agreement would grant KPD $50,...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — License plate reader cameras have been a controversial topic in local, state and national communities, but many law enforcement officials maintain that they promote public safety above all else.  The Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an agreement...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — While some residents have voiced privacy concerns regarding the potential installation of license plate reader cameras, Buda officials say that these cameras will be an asset to the community to help solve and prevent crime.  The Buda City Council unanimously voted to est...

By CJ Vetter BUDA - License plate reading cameras from Flock Safety are still in discussion in the city of Buda.  The city council approved the Buda Police Department to apply for a grant to purchase the cameras – yet the council has not fully decided whether or not to purchase the LPRs. Plans for f...

By C.J. Vetter BUDA – As the city of Buda continues to evaluate the possibility of purchasing cameras, one neighborhood already has them installed.  The cameras are currently in use in the Garlic Creek subdivision, along other installations in cities like San Marcos and Houston – yet questions are s...

By C.J. Vetter BUDA – Last week, the Buda City Council tabled grant funds to the police department for surveillance cameras and an automatic license plate reader (ALPR). The grant would include up to $20,000 in funds for the purchase of an APLR by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. If awa...