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Dallas police are heavily relying on 670 Flock license plate cameras to boost safety, capturing vehicle data for law enforcement—though they admit these aren’t directly tied to arrests. But the tech’s rising use is sparking backlash: 25 cameras have been vandalized since March, fueling a national debate over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights. Critics argue these systems operate like digital dragnets, collecting massive data without warrants. A new “Privacy Act” in Congress aims to require warrants before such surveillance can be deployed, but it’s still early in the legislative process. The tension between public safety and personal privacy intensifies as this tech becomes more widespread.

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