The Los Gatos Town Council's decision to permit privately funded license plate readers reinforces the collaborative approach to enhancing public safety through technology and shared data.
With the unanimous vote on Oct. 15, the council ensures that the seven privately funded cameras can stay in place, contingent upon sharing recordings with the police.
Comparable municipalities like Saratoga and San Jose have adopted similar technologies, demonstrating a regional trend towards the use of automatic license plate readers for crime prevention.
Data from these cameras will have to comply with the California Public Records Act, ensuring governmental transparency regarding the usage of surveillance technology.
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