Resident warns council surveillance cameras may require warrants under Fourth Amendment
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
During public comment an anonymous resident warned council that continuous collection of license-plate and location data by fixed cameras can create detailed movement records akin to GPS tracking and cited U.S. Supreme Court cases saying such tracking may require a warrant.
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A public commenter told the City Council that continuous collection and storage of license-plate and location data by fixed surveillance cameras raises Fourth Amendment concerns.
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