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Ord, Nebraska, has voted unanimously to scrap its Flock Safety license plate cameras — a move sparked by privacy concerns and rising costs — as residents question whether the tech’s limited use justifies its surveillance footprint. While law enforcement credits the system with recovering stolen vehicles and aiding investigations, local leaders say the cameras have rarely led to arrests and now demand taxpayer dollars for upkeep. Critics like Christopher Bruha and Morgan Sherwood argue the constant monitoring undermines small-town values and personal freedom. The decision now heads to Valley County for final approval, igniting a broader debate over safety versus privacy in America’s towns.

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