I get the attraction of this technology for the police, but we definitely need to acknowledge the massive potential for misuse. I think I would be more OK with

I get the attraction of this technology for the police, but we definitely need to acknowledge the massive potential for misuse. I think I would be more OK with these license plate readers if they only scanned for and recorded plates when a warrant or other court approved order was issued. Allowing them to capture and record all license plates at all times seems like an overreach.