Summary
Charleston is about to wrestle with Flock license plate readers—cameras that scan plates and store data. Supporters say they help police solve crimes; critics say they turn public streets into a surveillance dragnet. Expect this to become a real City Hall policy fight.
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Impact analysis
Your tax dollars could go toward Flock contracts, oversight, and possible legal fights—or get saved if the city scales back.
Police and folks who want faster leads on stolen cars or serious crimes could benefit—and so could Flock if Charleston keeps buying its cameras.
Privacy-minded residents and drivers who don't want their every plate scan logged could be harmed if oversight is weak.
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