Source Weekly Editorial: Law Enforcement Right to Be Cautious of New Surveillance Tech

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Source: The Source Weekly — Editorial: “Local law enforcement is right to be more cautious of new video surveillance technology”

Publisher: The Source Weekly
Date Published: June 2, 2026
Relevant To: ALPR presentation; DCSO Axon contract context
Verification Status: Verified

Notes: Editorial published two days before the June 3, 2026 BOCC vote on DCSO’s Axon contract, praising the Sheriff’s decision to exclude ALPR capability. Companion source: The Source Weekly, “After a recent rollout in Bend, bodycams are doing their job” — early coverage of the Bend PD body-worn camera deployment. Migrated from the existing Bend Surveillance Oversight source library.

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