Natick, Mass., Select Board quashes Flock license plate reader pilot; Police chief apologizes & explains
After being blindsided by a Natick Police pilot of Flock Safety license plate reader technology, the Select Board this past week voted unanimously to end the trial and have the town set up a working group to explore the topic going forward.
The Natick Select Board voted to end a pilot program for Flock Safety license plate reader technology after being blindsided by its implementation. The board established a working group to explore the topic further. Police Chief James Hicks apologized for the lack of public notification and explained the department's interest in the technology for safety and security purposes. However, privacy concerns from the public led to the board's decision to halt the trial.
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