Salisbury Police License Plate Tech Under Scrutiny | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Salisbury PD just launched a new transparency portal for its automated license plate reader system, showcasing how the tech helped solve crimes while emphasizing strict controls: 30-day data retention, authorized access only, and no cross-agency sharing without a criminal investigation. While law enforcement stresses the tool’s use is limited to serious cases and protected by state penalties against misuse, privacy advocates like Bob Arthur and Monica Brooks warn of overreach and potential abuse. The city council is set to debate this further—balancing public safety with civil liberties…