Law enforcement agencies have used license plate readers to stalk romantic interests, indicating potential misuse of surveillance technology.

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The thread discusses reports that police have used license plate readers at least 14 times to stalk romantic interests, raising concerns about surveillance and privacy. This highlights the potential misuse of surveillance technology by law enforcement.

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Parent: Law EnforcementEntity: License Plate ReadersImpact: negativeDate: May 1, 2026Target: The use of license plate readers by law enforcement for stalking romantic interests

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Police Have Used License Plate Readers at Least 14x to Stalk Romantic Interests

https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/

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Police Have Used License Plate Readers at Least 14x to Stalk Romantic Interests
L: https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/
C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47976529
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Police Have Used License Plate Readers at Least 14x to Stalk Romantic Interests

Link: https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47976529

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@[email protected]

Police Have Used License Plate Readers at Least 14x to Stalk Romantic Interests

Link: https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47976529

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@[email protected]

Police Have Used License Plate Readers at Least 14x to Stalk Romantic Interests
https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47976529

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@[email protected]

Police Have Used License Plate Readers at Least 14x to Stalk Romantic Interests
Link: https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47976529

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Police Have Used License Plate Readers at Least 14x to Stalk Romantic Interests: https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/

Discussion: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47976529

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