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Georgetown is installing new license plate reader cameras across the city. While officials say it's for public safety, some residents are raising privacy concerns about the increased surveillance.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
Security updates and risk management strategies directly influence the long-term cost of utility operations.
The entire community benefits from a secure and resilient power grid.
Privacy-conscious residents might feel uneasy about the constant tracking of their vehicle movements.
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