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League City is poised to let voters decide the fate of Flock Safety cameras—55 already installed, with 16 more planned—after a city council vote this week. These license plate readers feed data to law enforcement, including the FBI, sparking privacy concerns especially after a Pasadena scandal involving misuse. If approved, a November ballot would let residents choose between keeping the tech, which could be enhanced with stricter safeguards like officer approvals and citizen oversight, or shutting it down, forcing the city to pay out its contract. The decision hinges on whether the community prioritizes security or privacy—and whether the council gives citizens the chance to weigh in.

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