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Iowa Towns Pause License Plate Cameras | Des Moines News
Iowa’s automated license plate readers are sparking a privacy showdown as communities demand accountability after documented abuses by law enforcement. While Flock Safety’s cameras are touted for public safety, reports of officers misusing them—like tracking ex-partners—have shattered trust. Cities like Indianola and Waukee have paused programs, awaiting clearer legal guardrails, while others like Altoona defend the tech. New safeguards from Flock, like requiring criminal case numbers, fall short for critics. The debate centers on whether surveillance can serve safety without violating…
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