Summary
The city runs about 35 plate-reading cameras (4 Flock units) that log every passing license plate. Police say the data is never shared or sold and is accessed only for investigations — but the council pressed on privacy, data retention, and public transparency.
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Police investigations get a powerful tool for solving crimes involving vehicles.
⚠️Who could be affected
Residents concerned about mass location tracking of ordinary driving habits see privacy trade-offs.
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