Charles Fain Lehman argues for regulated Flock use
Manhattan Institute fellow and Atlantic contributor
“Privacy concerns can be best addressed through smart regulation, not bans.”
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Lehman argues against banning networked license-plate readers while acknowledging privacy concerns.
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In an Atlantic essay responding to growing calls to ban Flock, Lehman argued that ALPRs could be useful for police.
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He acknowledged privacy and misuse concerns but argued for regulation instead of removing the cameras.
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Defended or excused
Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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Lehman directly defends keeping ALPR networks in use and calls bans an overreaction.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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