The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is defending its use of automated license plate recognition technology as the cameras face growing scrutiny over privacy and data collection.
Flock Safety license plate readers are already used across Middle Tennessee, and privacy concerns recently drew residents to a Murfreesboro City Council meeting. Critics have raised questions about who can access the information collected and how it can be used.
TBI said Friday that ALPR information has helped investigators locate missing people, identify vehicles connected to wanted suspects and develop leads in criminal cases…