Georgia Tightens License Plate Surveillance | Atlanta News

Georgia lawmakers are cracking down on misuse of automated license plate readers after reports surfaced of officers using the tech for personal snooping—like tracking exes or crushes. A new task force, including police chiefs and sheriffs, is forming to tighten controls, boost training, limit data access, and enforce accountability. Senator John Albers insists strong oversight doesn’t weaken law enforcement—it protects public trust and civil liberties. Tech provider Flock Safety is also stepping up: slashing default storage from 30 to 7 days, adding automatic misuse alerts, and requiring case numbers for searches by 2026. Meanwhile, Avondale Estates residents push to remove their 10 cameras, though local police say they already follow strict protocols with case-numbered searches and 30-day retention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90ab11f86401c546