1) It's expensive, and people complain about tax rates as it is.
2) Your comment is based on the assumption that the plate isn't visible in the footage the city has. It could be the plate depicted doesn't match the car to which it's affixed. We don't know, so why assume?
3) While increased surveillance can yield positive results for public safety, it could also lead to increased intrusions on people's privacy - even those who aren't suspected in any criminal activity. At what point are we comfortable with Big Brother tracking our every move (as is being done to a far greater degree in China than it is here)?
Why doesn't the city upgrade their cameras?
1) It's expensive, and people complain about tax rates as it is.
2) Your comment is based on the assumption that the plate isn't visible in the footage the city has. It could be the plate depicted doesn't match the car to which it's affixed. We don't know, so why assume?
3) While increased surveillance can yield positive results for public safety, it could also lead to increased intrusions on people's privacy - even those who aren't suspected in any criminal activity. At what point are we comfortable with Big Brother tracking our every move (as is being done to a far greater degree in China than it is here)?
Makes sense always money.
I think would be well worth the expense considering the increased serious crime; will pay for itself on the long run.