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Martinez: Brea’s License Plate Surveillance Program Demands Public Accountability

Brea’s automated license plate reader program raises an important question: How much surveillance should the government be allowed to conduct on people who are not suspected of a crime?

With data retained for at least a year and limited public oversight, Brea residents deserve answers—and meaningful safeguards to protect both public safety and constitutional liberty.

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