Episode

North Carolina budget expands use of license plate readers as communities raise privacy concerns

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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

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Aug 18, 2026

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3016

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Summary

Automatic License Plate Readers, ALPRs, have recently come under scrutiny. Police have considered them a force multiplier capable of solving serious crimes faster. Communities across the country, though, have raised privacy concerns regarding the technology. We'll look at how they're used here in the region.