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License Plate Tech Under Scrutiny in Kentucky | Bowling Green News
Kentucky lawmakers are weighing in on automatic license plate readers from Flock Safety, a tech already deployed in 6,000+ communities nationwide—with 125 in Lexington alone. Police hail it as a game-changing tool for real-time crime tracking, while the ACLU raises alarms over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights, warning of potential mass surveillance if paired with other tech. Advocates push for tighter regulations, including halting new government contracts, while lawmakers seek balance—acknowledging the tech’s value but stressing the need to prevent misuse. A recent state law limits use…
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