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Sacramento Sheriff's Surveillance Scrutiny | Sacramento News
Sacramento County is launching a year-long community review of its automated license plate reader cameras, sparking debate over transparency, privacy, and law enforcement effectiveness. While Sheriff Jim Cooper credits the tech with solving crimes—including a 100% homicide clearance rate—residents are pushing for accountability, not bans. An ad hoc committee will investigate camera placement, data use, and public impact, aiming to deliver findings by spring 2026 and vote on changes by summer 2026—all before the panel’s one-year deadline. The Sheriff’s Office says it’ll respond to the report…
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