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ALPR Cameras: Safety Tool or Privacy Threat | San Antonio News
Automated license plate readers are transforming law enforcement in Texas—tracking stolen cars, missing persons, and violent criminals with astonishing speed. Bexar County alone scanned over 700,000 plates last month using its 35 cameras. But not everyone’s on board: Guadalupe County cut ties with Flock Safety after repeated vandalism and costly repairs. While supporters like the Texas DPS tout their lifesaving potential—from AMBER Alerts to home invasion solves—and claim strict access controls, critics raise valid concerns about privacy and misuse. Despite growing skepticism in some areas…
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