Taos Reconsiders License Plate Tech | Santa Fe News

Taos is ditching Flock Safety’s license plate readers, redirecting $54K meant for renewing the contract—but keeping it within the police department to explore privacy-friendly alternatives. Councilors sided with residents’ concerns over constitutional rights and surveillance, while acknowledging public support for the tech’s crime-fighting potential. With a new interim chief and cameras still potentially in place, the town’s balancing act between safety and privacy continues. 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/ffa87855137e4b38