License Plate Readers

California Smash and Grabs Used to Push License Plate Cameras

03

Dec

2021

License Plate Readers

California Smash and Grabs Used to Push License Plate Cameras

California is using smash and grabs to push plate readers.

Metro Council Delays Vote on License Plate Readers

03

Nov

2021

License Plate Readers

Metro Council Delays Vote on License Plate Readers

After more than a year of discussion, Metro Council members hold off on voting on two separate bills that would bring License Plate Readers to Nashville

License Plate Scanners Were Supposed to Bring Peace of Mind. Instead They Tore the Neighborhood Apart.

25

Oct

2021

Surveillance Cameras

License Plate Scanners Were Supposed to Bring Peace of Mind. Instead They Tore the Neighborhood Apart.

License plate readers are rapidly reshaping private security in neighborhoods, bringing police surveillance tools to the masses with an automated watchdog that records 24 hours a day. That's leading to angry conflict in otherwise peaceful communities.

Lake Commission Adopts Ordinance Banning Surveillance Equipment on County Property

14

Oct

2021

Surveillance Cameras

Lake Commission Adopts Ordinance Banning Surveillance Equipment on County Property

The Lake County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance banning surveillance equipment on county-owned property or right-of-way.

Florida Lawsuit Against License Plate Readers Advances

31

Oct

2019

License Plate Readers

Florida Lawsuit Against License Plate Readers Advances

A Florida judge earlier this month found merit in the argument that automated license plate readers might violate state privacy laws.

The Growing Transportation Surveillance Control Grid

29

Oct

2019

Surveillance

The Growing Transportation Surveillance Control Grid

A bill introduced in the U.S. House would create a real-time national driver surveillance program that would allow law enforcement to know anything and everything about a driver at the click of a button.

Michigan City Council Axes Plate Scanners

21

Jul

2019

License Plate Readers

Michigan City Council Axes Plate Scanners

An ordinance to allow the Michigan City Police Department to purchase license plate reader technology, including facial recognition capability, was killed Tuesday after several concerned citizens spoke against it during a public hearing.

Erie, Pa., Works to Balance Privacy in the Smart City

20

Jul

2019

License Plate Readers

Erie, Pa., Works to Balance Privacy in the Smart City

From cameras capable of reading faces and license plates to self-serve kiosks that take credit card payments, city officials are having to reconcile the balance between innovation and public privacy.

Denver-Area Neighborhoods Are Installing License Plate Readers to Record Every Vehicle That Passes By

18

Jul

2019

License Plate Readers

Denver-Area Neighborhoods Are Installing License Plate Readers to Record Every Vehicle That Passes By

License plate readers posted at both entrances to an upscale Aurora neighborhood snapped pictures of passing cars Wednesday, recording the type, color and license plate number of each vehicle and inputting that information into a database.

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