Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The LA County Board of Supervisors voted to curb how license plate reader data is stored and used, calling for training, 60-day deletion limits and restrictions tied to immigration enforcement. The sheriff’s department said it will review policies, while city police are not covered by the vote.

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