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Automated License-Plate Readers Cut Car Theft by 7%

6/14/2025

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Santa Clarita's Sheriff’s Station has deployed 35 automated license-plate readers, leading to a notable 7% drop in grand theft auto incidents. Lt. Brandon Barclay proudly announced the technology's role in 12 arrests and the recovery of 15 stolen vehicles. Yet, privacy advocates are raising alarms about potential Fourth Amendment breaches, with a pivotal trial scheduled for October.

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Story summary

Santa Clarita's Sheriff’s Station has deployed 35 automated license-plate readers, leading to a notable 7% drop in grand theft auto incidents. Lt. Brandon Barclay proudly announced the technology's role in 12 arrests and the recovery of 15 stolen vehicles. Yet, privacy advocates are raising alarms about potential Fourth Amendment breaches, with a pivotal trial scheduled for October.