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Palm Bay Police Request Additional Funding for School Zone Camera Ticket Challenges

18

Jul

2025

School Zone Cameras

Palm Bay Police Request Additional Funding for School Zone Camera Ticket Challenges

The City of Palm Bay is seeking an additional $6,000 to bolster its efforts in addressing the increasing number of challenges against speeding tickets issued by school zone traffic cameras. Originally implemented to enhance safety and deter speeding in school zones, these cameras have generated over $300,000 in fines. However, the unexpected surge in court challenges has strained resources, prompting the police department to request more funding from the city council.

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Flock Safety's Surveillance Practices: A Critical Examination

16

Jul

2025

License Plate Readers

Flock Safety's Surveillance Practices: A Critical Examination

Flock Safety, a company specializing in automated license plate readers (ALPRs), faces increasing scrutiny over its surveillance practices and the implications for privacy and civil liberties. Recent statements from the company reveal a troubling pattern of downplaying the harms associated with its technology while shifting blame to users amidst allegations of misuse. This summary explores the key issues surrounding Flock Safety's operations, the implications for privacy rights, and the broader context of surveillance in law enforcement.

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Kansas Supreme Court Rules License Plate Frames Cannot Justify Traffic Stops

10

Jul

2025

License Plates

Kansas Supreme Court Rules License Plate Frames Cannot Justify Traffic Stops

The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that police cannot pull over drivers solely for having license plate frames that obscure part of the plate. This decision stems from the case of State vs. Beck, where the court clarified the interpretation of license plate display laws, emphasizing that obscuring the state name does not constitute a violation if the essential information on the plate remains visible.

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