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License Plate Readers Under Fire | Providence News
Towns across Rhode Island and Massachusetts are pausing police use of automated license plate readers amid growing scrutiny over misuse, wrongful arrests, and privacy concerns — with Governor McKee calling for a statewide halt. Flock Safety, the tech provider, faces mounting pressure as officials investigate allegations including tracking ex-partners and flawed data leading to arrests, while the company vows platform improvements. This fast-evolving debate is shifting from local meetings to state-level policy, forcing communities to weigh surveillance benefits against civil liberties risks…
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