importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-28T15:57:58Z

Survey Reveals Majority of Americans Oppose Police License Plate Surveillance Cameras

#privacy #surveillance #policy #security

A YouGov survey reveals 46% of Americans oppose police license plate cameras compared to 38% who support them, marking a shift from previous majority support. The findings highlight growing privacy concerns and criticism of surveillance technology's effectiveness and civil liberties implications.

The backlash against license plate readers comes amid a wave of police abuses of surveillance cameras.

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