Tiverton's Plate Readers Spark Privacy Debate

Tiverton’s town council just approved a budget that could expand its automatic license plate reader program — currently using just two cameras — sparking a heated debate over privacy versus public safety. Critics call it an invasion of privacy, while supporters highlight its effectiveness in solving crimes. Town manager Costa, who handles the finances, isn’t involved in camera placement or data access, but he’ll need to present a clear usage policy before any new cameras go up. The town’s still weighing the trade-offs — and the final decision hasn’t been made. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/db7e7d6e40468b43