Benton County commission rejects $42,000 license‑plate reader contract after privacy and liability concerns After public testimony and lengthy debate, the Benton County Commission voted down a sheriff‑sponsored resolution to spend $42,000 on AI‑trained license‑plate readers from Flock/Lock Safety, with residents and at least one commissioner warning of legal exposure and data‑retention risks.

Benton County commissioners just turned down a $42,000 contract for AI license-plate readers amid rising privacy and legal concerns from residents.

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