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Lapeer Commission delays decision on Flock ALPR camera system after privacy concerns
Summary
After public comment citing Fourth Amendment and out-of-state litigation, the commission voted to postpone action on a proposed Flock automated license-plate reader (ALPR) camera system until its next regular meeting on Sept. 15.
The Lapeer City Commission voted Sept. 2 to postpone action on a proposed Flock automated license-plate reader camera system after public comments raised privacy and constitutional concerns.
Public commenter Jennifer Van Dam, who identified herself as a Lapeer County resident, urged the commission to reconsider blanket camera deployment and cited Fourth Amendment concerns and an ongoing lawsuit challenging a similar program in Norfolk, Va. "The Fourth Amendment requires a warrant as…
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