New Bill Would Codify License Plate Readers in Arizona Law—And Limit Public Records Requests

Technology evolves faster than the law, and lawmakers are now trying to catch up after these systems were already rolled out in communities across the state.

Police departments across Arizona are under real strain—short staffing, nonstop calls for service, and the daily reality of making split-second decisions in unpredictable situations. Technology can help close that gap, and license plate readers are one tool agencies say can quickly locate stolen vehicles, identify suspects, and solve crimes faster. But …