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Virginia Debates License Plate Surveillance | Bristol Virginia News
Virginia lawmakers are gearing up to ban automatic license plate reader cameras, with Senator Glen Sturtevant pushing a bill to stop the state from becoming a surveillance state. While current law restricts police use to active investigations and mandates data deletion after 21 days, critics argue the technology’s potential for privacy invasion outweighs its crime-fighting benefits. Experts like former cop Tod Burke acknowledge their value in tracking vehicles and preventing crimes—but stress that agencies must weigh risks, respect privacy, and involve communities before deploying them. With…
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