The Brief
- Authorities say license plate reader cameras helped locate suspects in a Daytona Beach homicide and rescue a kidnapped 13-year-old in Marion County.
- Law enforcement officials say the technology improves public safety by quickly tracking suspect vehicles.
- Critics argue the cameras collect too much personal data and could be vulnerable to misuse, despite Flock Safety’s data retention and encryption policies.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases.
However, the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.
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