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ALPR Tech: Power and Privacy in Balance | Chico News
Automated license plate readers are revolutionizing law enforcement—speeding up searches for stolen cars, missing persons, and even kidnapped kids—but they come with serious risks: false alerts, data misuse, and weak oversight. California has been using this tech for years, yet audits revealed gaps in policy and data-sharing practices. Now, the state is pushing back—with Attorney General guidance and lawsuits—to enforce stricter rules. The real challenge? Balancing powerful surveillance tools with privacy protections and accountability, ensuring every alert is accurate, reviewed by humans…
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