Spanberger opposes an outright Virginia ALPR ban
Virginia governor
“There are many improvements that can be made before we're looking at taking a really vital tool to solve crimes”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Virginia officials want a Flock camera pause; Spanberger disagreesGovernor Spanberger's remarks on an outright ban
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Virginia officials want a Flock camera pause; Spanberger disagrees (opens in a new tab)Governor Spanberger's remarks on an outright ban
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Radio IQ reports Spanberger's case for improving safeguards before removing ALPR tools.
Before the quotation
Virginia lawmakers were proposing a statewide ban on the readers.
After the quotation
Spanberger said the technology helps find abducted or missing children.
How this statement is classified
Defended or excused
Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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Why this label?
She argues the systems should remain available, although their use can be improved.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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