# Tempe Votes to Ban Police License Plate Scanners | Mesa News

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-09-11T07:40:34+00:00
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## Resource

Tempe is poised to ban law enforcement use of automated license plate readers, sparking a privacy vs. safety debate as the city moves to dismantle surveillance tech amid public support and councilmember Bobby Nichols’ push for accountability and data destruction. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3b6107a5de866fe1

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