License Plate Cameras Watch Santa Fe | Santa Fe News

New automated license plate readers are quietly watching every car in Santa Fe, installed by companies like Flock Safety at places like DeVargas Center and Lowe’s—with no clear answers on who accesses the data or how long it’s stored. While some residents fear this is part of a growing surveillance state, others hope it deters crime. Experts warn we lack transparency on data sharing, especially as a new state law now restricts how this data can be used—particularly for immigration or healthcare investigations—and requires written consent for out-of-state sharing. The Santa Fe Police say they don’t directly access these private cameras but are open to case-by-case partnerships, while considering adding their own fixed readers. 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/0dee06ad9f706ed5