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(TNS) — Flock automatic license-plate cameras have helped solve lots of crimes, but their widespread use has also drawn criticism from privacy advocates who warn the data collected has potential for ...

Small cameras that come with access to a massive national database and powerful software are a growing tool for South Florida law enforcement. Controversy comes with them, too. License plate ...

License plate recognition cameras owned by the private technology company Flock Safety have increased in popularity in the past few years. The 8-year-old company describes the cameras as capable of ...

In Michigan, over 125 cities and counties use automated license plate readers to help law enforcement locate missing people and catch criminals.

The use of automated license plate readers by Iowa local law enforcement is rapidly expanding, prompting calls for statewide regulation. A new report from the ACLU of Iowa and the University of Iowa ...

While Madison has resisted installing license plate reading surveillance cameras, Dane County and most of the city’s neighbors have embraced the technology — with varying degrees of support. More than ...

The nondescript black cameras are mounted near each entrance of the Las Americas Premium Outlets, capturing the license plate, make and model of every car that enters the mall parking lot. “As soon as ...