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Twin Falls Cameras Spark Privacy Debate | Boise News
Twin Falls is caught in a heated debate over new Flock license plate reader cameras—police hail them as a crime-solving game-changer, citing a recent child protection case, while residents fear they’re paving the way for a nationwide surveillance state. Concerns center on privacy erosion, potential misuse, and whether the city is overstepping by sharing data federally—possibly violating state law. In response to backlash, police have made key concessions: opting out of national data sharing, halting data use for AI training, and ditching real-time video features. It’s a tense balancing act…
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