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License Plate Readers Under Fire | Mesa News
A Chandler police officer has resigned after being investigated for potentially misusing the city’s Flock license plate reader system, prompting the city to shut down all 40 cameras. This follows similar incidents in Apache Junction, Tempe, and Surprise, where officers faced scrutiny or suspensions over Flock use — including one case where an officer tracked his own wife. While officials claim no privacy violations occurred, the investigations reveal growing concerns about oversight and accountability in deploying powerful surveillance tech. With internal review records still sealed and…
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