The Jackson Town Council is weighing public safety benefits against expectations of privacy when it comes to using drones and license plate readers for law enforcement.
On Monday the council voted 4-0 to continue the conversation to its June 5 meeting to give the public more time to weigh in on a proposal from the Jackson Police Department.
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Jackson Police Chief Michelle Weber
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RYAN DORGAN / NEWS&GUIDE
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