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2025
License Plate Readers
Stanwood's License Plate Cameras: A Mask for Expanding Surveillance
Under the guise of community safety, Stanwood's installation of 14 license plate cameras is rapidly transforming public spaces into zones of pervasive monitoring. Despite assurances that they only capture still images, critics argue that these devices represent a covert expansion of state surveillance, eroding privacy under the pretext of deterring crime.
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Mar
2025
School Zone Cameras
Palatka City Leaders Move Forward With School Zone Speed Cameras Proposal
The City of Palatka is advancing a proposal to implement automated speed cameras in designated school zones. This initiative, supported by the police department, aims to deter speeding in areas frequented by children, with civil violations issued for those exceeding the speed limit.
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24
Mar
2025
License Plate Readers
Will This Pierce County City Get License Plate Cameras? Privacy Is Part of the Debate
The Gig Harbor City Council is set to vote on the installation of ten Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to enhance crime-solving capabilities, following Lakewood's successful implementation of similar technology. However, the proposal has ignited a debate over privacy and surveillance, with council members expressing concerns about data security and potential misuse by third parties.
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Mar
2025
License Plates
Steve Lehto: NYC Impounds 4,000 Vehicles With 'Ghost' License Plates
New York City has impounded over 4,000 vehicles in a crackdown on ghost license plates, which are altered or obscured plates used to evade traffic enforcement. The initiative has led to numerous arrests and significant fines for toll evasion, with new regulations set to take effect soon.
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24
Mar
2025
School Zone Cameras
Edgewood Residents Debate the Purpose of School Zone Cameras: Safety or Revenue?
Residents of Edgewood are divided over the installation of school zone cameras, with some viewing them as essential for safety while others see them as a revenue-generating tool for the city. The debate highlights concerns about traffic safety, the allocation of funds, and the effectiveness of the cameras in reducing speeding.
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