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License Plate Tech in North Charleston | Charleston News
North Charleston’s police are deploying nearly 200 automatic license plate readers to crack cases faster—from hit-and-runs to homicides—by instantly identifying suspect vehicles when tips come in. The system isn’t live-monitored but used reactively, slashing investigation time. Privacy concerns are acknowledged, with safeguards like 90-day data auto-deletion and auditable search logs. Still, nationwide debates rage over surveillance ethics, with experts calling for clear digital rights and regulations. By year’s end, a real-time crime center will centralize access, overseen by supervisors to…
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