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Indianola Halts License Plate Cameras | Des Moines News
Indianola police have shut down their eight Flock license plate cameras, halting data access and aligning with Iowa cities like Waukee and Coralville in pausing this surveillance tech amid rising concerns over privacy, data retention, and transparency. While the cameras helped solve serious crimes — including missing persons, violent offenders, and hit-and-runs — Chief Rob Hawkins says pausing use lets the department listen to community worries and ensure future deployment earns public trust. The $24K annual system scans all passing vehicles, not just speeders, capturing plates, location…
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