03
Apr
2025
License Plates
Detroit to Pay $35K After License Plate Error Prompts Wrongful Detainment of Mom, Toddler
The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a lawsuit involving the wrongful detainment of a mother and her toddler due to an error in the use of license plate reader technology by the Detroit Police Department (DPD). While the city admitted no wrongdoing, the incident raises significant concerns regarding the reliability of automated surveillance systems and their implications for civil liberties.
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