Chico Police Department

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Chico’s investigation into police sharing license plate reader data with federal and out-of-state agencies is expected to wrap up in early September. The findings could help determine the future of the city’s 27 cameras.

NSPR asked California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office whether Chico police could face scrutiny for sharing license plate data outside the state. Here’s what we learned.

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Chico’s temporary library location opens today, more than a month after a deadly shooting closed the city’s main branch. As Butte County expands security with guards at its libraries, questions remain about what actually makes public buildings safer. NSPR's Claudia Brancart recently spoke with Ken Devol to walk through some of the strategies experts say can make a difference.

An investigation by the media outlet ChicoSol found that for the last two years, the Chico Police Department shared data from automated license plate reader cameras — which track where vehicles travel — with out-of-state agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol.

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Chico City Council voted Tuesday to create "entertainment zones" in parts of downtown and Meriam Park. NSPR's Claudia Brancart explains how they'll work, who's allowed to participate and the rules businesses and customers will have to follow.