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Sheriff's license plate readers on supervisors' agenda

17 May 2026 15:22

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will meet on May 17, 2026, to discuss the Sheriff's Office's use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs). - The agenda includes a review of ALPR deployment, effectiveness, and privacy concerns.

- A North Coast transit proposal will also be presented. - The county's strategic plan will be previewed for the first time.

The meeting aims to balance public safety benefits with civil liberties protections.

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