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Fort Wayne Council Rejects License Plate Reader Contract | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne City Council unanimously rejected a $120,250 contract for license plate readers, citing concerns over transparency, public trust, and inadequate safeguards as the tech expands beyond initial oversight. Councilwoman Michelle Chambers reversed her stance, warning of unchecked data use, while Councilman Paul Ensley emphasized the need for public debate, noting the system was initially deployed via free trials without council input. The police department defended the tech as a valuable investigative tool, pledging responsible use and future oversight discussions — despite having…
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