Brett Smiley says Providence's license-plate readers should remain a public safety tool
Providence mayor and Democratic mayoral candidate
“license plate readers have made us safer and should remain a tool in the public safety toolbox.”
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In separate interviews, Providence mayor Brett Smiley and challenger David Morales give opposing answers about continued use of Flock license-plate readers.
Before the quotation
Ian Donnis asked Smiley whether Providence should continue using Flock or other license-plate readers.
After the quotation
Smiley cited criminal investigations aided by the cameras and said the city controls and audits the data.
How this statement is classified
Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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Why this label?
Smiley directly endorses continued use of license-plate readers in Providence and says current safeguards are adequate.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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