Event Brief
KPD Chief Paul Noel defends ALPR cameras
Filed: Jul 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel addresses public privacy concerns over automated license plate readers.
WHO: Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel; Knoxville Police Department
WHAT: Explains the department’s use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) amid public concerns about privacy and misuse
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 7:59 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Growing public controversy and concerns about privacy and potential misuse of ALPR cameras prompted the chief’s explanation
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