MPD officer criminally charged, accused of misusing license plate recognition system for personal reasons

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — A Milwaukee police officer is accused of abusing the badge.

Police say the officer used a license plate reader for personal reasons. The surveillance system in question tracks vehicles, and not everyone thinks that’s a good thing.

Hours before these charges were dropped, CBS 58’s Pavlina Osta talked with police about the cameras, what they are used for and how police prevent misuse…

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