Summary
Springfield is keeping its automated license plate reader contract with Flock, but city leaders say they are finally tuning into resident privacy concerns. You'll still see the tech on the streets, but the city is promising to hear people out.
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Impact analysis
Your tax dollars are still funding the Flock license plate reader contract, keeping the current surveillance setup in place.
Local law enforcement agencies get to keep using a high-tech tool to track vehicles and solve crimes faster.
Residents worried about government overreach and privacy violations still have to deal with the cameras watching their commutes.
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