Port Angeles has deactivated and removed its automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras following public outcry over privacy and surveillance concerns. The city council postponed a discussion on the technology, acknowledging widespread community questions and the ongoing state legislative efforts to regulate ALPR use. Washington’s Senate has passed a bill requiring data deletion within 21 days, restricting sharing, and limiting camera placement, reflecting a broader push to address civil liberties implications. Residents voiced fears of warrantless searches, the erosion of privacy in public spaces, and the lack of opt-out options, with one resident citing research suggesting no correlation between ALPRs and improved crime clearance rates. The city will reassess the cameras’ future after state legislative action and further council review.