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License Plate Readers Under Fire | Lansing News
License plate readers are transforming policing in Lansing and Jackson, helping solve crimes by linking vehicles to suspects—but sparking backlash over privacy, transparency, and potential misuse. While police tout faster investigations into missing persons and traffickers, critics demand accountability, citing inconsistent data retention (30 days in Lansing, down to 1 week in Jackson) and minimal oversight. With no state laws regulating these cameras in Michigan, advocates push for legislation as misuse reports grow nationwide. Law enforcement insists the tech serves victims—not…
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