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San José Adding Hundreds of License Plate Readers Amid Privacy and Efficacy Concerns

  • Joseph Geha--KQED
  • published date: 2024-04-26 14:30:02 UTC

The city’s cameras scan millions of license plates per month and helped recover $2 million in stolen vehicles last year. However, privacy advocates say they don’t help reduce crime.

“These cameras make a difference by helping to identify and apprehend suspects, curbing criminal activity and providing crime victims with a feeling of closure and justice,” Joseph said. However, so… [+4312 chars]