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Surveillance Technology

Richmond

Summary

Richmond's mayor and police chief are trying to find middle ground on automatic license plate readers, which could mean bringing in a brand new tech vendor.

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💰Financial impact

Buying and setting up a new license plate reader system will cost taxpayer money, though a final price tag isn't set yet.

✅Who benefits

Local law enforcement gets a boost in tracking vehicles and solving crimes faster.

⚠️Who could be affected

Privacy advocates and residents worried about government tracking might see this as a step backward for civil liberties.

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