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From technological advances in things we're familiar with, like cameras and license plate readers, to newer developments like drones and artificial intelligence, police departments have more tools than ever with which to operate.

North Richland Hills policeChief Mike Young says most of the available tools weren't even a thought when he entered law enforcement nearly 40 years ago. Levelland police Chief Albert Garcia, the president of the Texas Police Chiefs Association, explains how departments statewide strike the balance between safety and privacy. And ACLU of Texas staff attorney Savannah Kumar shares concerns that technology will advance faster than lawmakers can keep up with regulating it.

From technological advances in things we're familiar with, like cameras and license plate readers, to newer developments like drones and artificial intelligence, police departments have more tools than ever with which to operate.
<a href="https://www.nrhtx.com/1209/Police">North Richland Hills police</a> <a href="https://www.nrhtx.com/843/Office-of-the-Chief">Chief Mike Young</a> says most of the available tools weren't even a thought when he entered law enforcement nearly 40 years ago. <a href="http://www.ci.levelland.tx.us/116/Police-Department">Levelland police</a> Chief Albert Garcia, the president of the <a href="https://www.texaspolicechiefs.org/">Texas Police Chiefs Association</a>, explains how departments statewide strike the balance between safety and privacy. And <a href="https://www.aclutx.org/">ACLU of Texas</a> staff attorney <a href="https://www.aclutx.org/en/biographies/savannah-kumar">Savannah Kumar</a> shares concerns that technology will advance faster than lawmakers can keep up with regulating it.

From the news that impacts us every day, like education and politics, to lighter topics like hidden gems around the state and unique holiday traditions, Texas Wants to Know explores news and stories from all over our great state. Host Baylee Friday talks to lawmakers, educators, business owners, and everyone in between to get the full story behind stories like why the Pegasus is associated with the city of Dallas or what the future of marijuana legislation is in Texas. New episodes are released every Thursday.

From the news that impacts us every day, like education and politics, to lighter topics like hidden gems around the state and unique holiday traditions, Texas Wants to Know explores news and stories from all over our great state. Host Baylee Friday talks to lawmakers, educators, business owners, and everyone in between to get the full story behind stories like why the Pegasus is associated with the city of Dallas or what the future of marijuana legislation is in Texas. New episodes are released every Thursday.

Texas Wants to Know

From the news that impacts us every day, like education and politics, to lighter topics like hidden gems around the state and unique holiday traditions, Texas Wants to Know explores news and stories from all over our great state. Host Baylee Friday talks to lawmakers, educators, business owners, and everyone in between to get the full story behind stories like why the Pegasus is associated with the city of Dallas or what the future of marijuana legislation is in Texas. New episodes are released every Thursday.

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