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License Plate Cameras Spark Privacy Debate | Wilmington News
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New Hanover County is under fire over its $219K contract for 20 license plate reader cameras — and the debate is heating up. Commissioners, including Chair LeAnn Pierce, are demanding transparency after hearing from concerned residents, withholding future funding until they get clear answers. While Sheriff Ed McMahon insists the Flock system doesn’t track faces, issue tickets, or conduct live surveillance — and has helped solve serious crimes — critics like Rob Zapple remain skeptical. The state’s expanding pilot program adds pressure, turning this into a classic American showdown: safety vs. privacy. Residents are preparing to voice their opposition at the next meeting — and this isn’t going away.
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