A federal judge has given RTC of Washoe County the green light to begin recording audio along with video surveillance on its buses.
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A federal judge has given RTC of Washoe County the green light to begin recording audio along with video surveillance on its buses.
RENO, Nev. — A federal judge has given Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County the green light to begin recording audio along with video surveillance on its buses, reported Mohave Valley Daily News.
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