Commissioners press sheriff on privacy and use limits for LPRs and drones
During Q&A Commissioners Thompson and Wyers asked whether LPR cameras and drones are used only for criminal investigations and whether occupants can be seen; department officials said LPRs capture plates not occupants, searches require case numbers and supervisory approval, and misuse carries discipline and potential criminal exposure.
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Commissioner Thompson asked whether LPRs and related systems are used only for their intended public‑safety purposes and urged public communication about how the tools are used. "That's the biggest question I have, I guess, is what are those cameras used for what they're supposed to be used for?" he said.
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