Frank Farry
Role at the time: Pennsylvania state senator (R) running for reelection in District 6
Statement summary
Pennsylvania Sen. Frank Farry said Senate Bill 933 would be amended to include stricter data policies if it comes to a vote, and that law enforcement leaders and prosecutors call plate-reader systems a vital resource for investigations.
“The bill, if it ever has a vote, will be amended to include stricter data policies and protections for the public. Having spoken to numerous local law enforcement leaders and prosecutors over the last several years has shown the systems to be what they term as a vital resource for their investigations Additionally, anyone violating the intended use of the readers should face swift and substantial penalties for their crimes.”
Bucks County Beacon report on the Pennsylvania Senate District 6 race and Senate Bill 933, which would expand license plate readers on state roads and PennDOT infrastructure.
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The reference point is whether networked license-plate reader systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Farry defends his cosponsorship of a bill to expand plate readers on state infrastructure, citing law enforcement leaders who call the systems a vital resource. He promises stricter data policies and penalties for misuse, but these accompany expansion rather than condition his support.