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License Plate Reader Searches Should Require a Warrant

154 · Andrewpwheeler · Aug. 12, 2026, 3:32 p.m.
Crime Analysis Crime Mapping criminal justice scholarly law enforcement privacy concerns Civil Liberties surveillance technology
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This blog post argues that the use of license plate reader technology by police should require a warrant to uphold reasonable standards of privacy. The author, who has experience working with police departments, emphasizes the importance of using technology responsibly.
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