Tempe becomes first city in Arizona to ban license plate reader technology

Flock Safety cameras similar to this one in Chandler were to be dismantled after Police Chief Bryan Chapman announced Aug. 7 that his department’s terminating its relationship with the surveillance camera company. Chandler spokesperson Matt Burdick announced Aug. 27 that the city has covered all 36 of the cameras that were mounted around the city when the contract was terminated.

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Tempe has become the first city in the state to ban automatic license plate reader technology, while still allowing police to use the technology in other jurisdictions if needed.

The Tempe Council voted 6-1, with Vice Mayor Arlene Chin dissenting, citing safety concerns.

Other council members voted in support, citing privacy concerns and national recognition of misuse and the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.

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