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License Plate Cameras in Whiteville and Columbus County | Wilmington News
Whiteville’s nine Flock cameras—plus one mobile unit—are scanning license plates at city entrances to aid law enforcement, not track individuals. They’ve already helped nab a homicide suspect and solve other cases, with data retention dropping from 30 to 7 days to meet new guidelines. Police Chief Paul Rockenbach emphasizes transparency and constitutional rights, acknowledging public concerns amid national misuse scandals. Meanwhile, Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers, who lost one camera to theft, keeps data for 90 days to support investigations—and credits the tech for locating missing…
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