Dallas police use hundreds of license-plate reading cameras to solve crimes

Dallas police are using hundreds of license-plate reading cameras to aid in solving crimes, with the technology credited for quick suspect identification and arrests. The Dallas Police Department has over 600 Flock Safety cameras across the city, funded by a $5.7 million contract approved by the City Council. Critics express concerns about the growing surveillance network and data privacy, while courts have generally upheld the use of license-plate readers.