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Monterey County residents have strongly criticized a proposed 10-year contract extension for Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras pushed by the sheriff and district attorney. The debate centers on a multi-million dollar proposal that would expand the county’s existing network of cameras to over a hundred.

While law enforcement officials and the district attorney argue that the cameras are essential tools for solving crimes quickly and bolstering public safety, local residents and privacy advocates have blasted the plan. Critics point to significant data-sharing and privacy concernshighlighting past issues where local license plate data was improperly accessed by out-of-state and federal agencies due to system errors, as well as broader worries over constant surveillance, potential data misuse, and high costs. The heavy public pushback led officials to delay votes on the contract to address mounting questions regarding data security and liability.

Monterey County camera contract delay

This video report provides additional details regarding the local debate and the public concerns surrounding the Monterey County camera contract.

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