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License Plate Cameras: Crime or Privacy Invasion | San Antonio News
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Automated license plate readers are transforming crime-solving across the U.S., with systems like Flock Safety’s deployed in thousands of communities — including San Antonio’s Bexar County — helping track down robbers, murderers, and stolen vehicles. But critics warn of mass surveillance, privacy violations, and potential misuse, citing misread plates and lack of oversight. Residents are even vandalizing cameras in protest, while police defend them as vital tools that directly led to arrests and recovered property. The debate centers on balancing public safety with civil liberties — a tension that grows sharper as these technologies become more widespread.
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