Public Safety Technology Needs Strong Guardrails

Recent controversies around misuse of automated license plate readers by law enforcement highlight the need for strict policies governing access and data use, with Flock Safety mandating new controls on searches and data retention. These lessons and measures are directly applicable to the emerging Drone as First Responder (DFR) technologies, emphasizing the necessity of strong guardrails for public safety tech.

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