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Public disputes over automated license-plate readers, searchable vehicle-location records, and the use or prohibition of networked camera systems.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: September 9, 2026 to October 23, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: September 9, 2026 to October 23, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: September 9, 2026 to October 23, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: September 9, 2026 to October 23, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: September 9, 2026 to October 23, 2026
Role at the time: Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney, debating on Open to Debate
Statement summary
Fatehi calls for sensible national regulation while rejecting rules that would eliminate the system or require an interim ban.
“we need sensible regulation, we need national sensible regulation, but not regulation that either regulates the system out of existence or that requires a ban in the meantime.”
Open to Debate publishes the full discussion moderated by John Donvan. Timestamps refer to its transcript.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The matter under scrutiny is use of Flock's camera network. Fatehi defends continued use with regulation and explicitly rejects an interim ban.
Role at the time: Norfolk commonwealth's attorney
Statement summary
Fatehi defended license-plate readers as evidence that can help solve crimes while reducing some police-citizen encounters.
“It promotes public safety and civil rights”
Radio IQ reports Spanberger's case for improving safeguards before removing ALPR tools.
He argues the systems have a legitimate investigative and civil-rights benefit.
