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EXPLORESmart Cities Dive · 2h ago

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Municipalities must evaluate contract transparency and public safety outcomes before implementing or expanding automated license plate reader technology. Leadership should prioritize resident involvement and rigorous data usage protocols to ensure operational accountability.

  • 01Scrutinize vendor contracts and establish transparent data usage rules before system deployment
  • 02Engage resident stakeholders to maintain public trust and oversight of surveillance infrastructure
  • 03Track objective performance metrics to determine if technology effectively improves public safety
  • 04Define clear parameters for camera expansion based on documented operational necessity

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Involve residents, scrutinize vendor contracts, establish clear usage rules and track whether automated license plate readers improve public safety before adopting or expanding the technology, experts say.