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- Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Technology: A Potential New Wave of Privacy Litigation
- ALPR Update: Recent Developments in ALPR Standing
- Auror joins forces with child protection organization to enable real-time AMBER Alerts for retailers
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Auror joins forces with child protection organization to enable real-time AMBER Alerts for retailers
Opt-in feature for U.S. retailers uses license plate recognition (LPR) to detect vehicles associated with serious child abduction cases
S.C. lieutenant fired after Flock audit finds 2,700 unauthorized ALPR searches
The Colleton County Sheriff's Office revoked deputies’ individual access to the ALPR system and now requires case-specific approval from the sheriff or chief deputy
NRTCCA 2026 Quick Take: How SFPD connects drones, ALPR and its RTIC
San Francisco police described how centralized drone pilots, mobile launches and real-time intelligence support investigations, tactical operations and emergency response
My 1st contribution
I remember when I first heard about these traffic cameras this guy paid me to listen to apb and manually log the codes to later look up and learn. Thinking about it these people we...
New Cams
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U.S. House bill would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing, accessing ALPR systems
The Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act would also prohibit state and local governments from purchasing ALPR, facial recognition and other systems with federal funds
The fight over Flock and other ALPRs
There are over 120,000 of Flock’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras installed all over the US. Flock’s cameras, and others like them, use AI to identify and track vehic...
Massachusetts state police ordered to make surveillance camera locations public
A judge ruled state authorities can't withhold automatic license plate reader (ALPR) records, ordered to hand over data and submit audit of police activity.
Say ‘Flock off’ to ALPRs in Wisconsin
Flock cameras are popping up across Wisconsin. Read more about automated license plate readers and how to take action against this AI-powered surveillance. The post Say ‘Flock off’...
5 Albany, Georgia officers fired after alleged misuse of Flock LPR system
5 Albany, Georgia officers fired after alleged misuse of Flock LPR system
Flock Safety's New Privacy Rules Do Little To Ease Concerns Over ALPR Surveillance
The company’s attempts to protect Americans’ privacy “will do nothing to protect innocent people from warrantless mass surveillance,” says an Institute for Justice attorney.
Flock Cameras Are Going To Get Drivers Killed
Police make plenty of mistakes as it is, without the help of an imperfect ALPR system they put way too much trust into.
Fla. PD puts up decoy ALPR cameras to catch suspected vandal
The Oviedo Police Department installed 3D-printed bait cameras after a wave of vandalism targeted real Flock cameras in the area
It's not just Flock. These cameras, ALPRs may also be in your community
Backlash to Flock cameras has been growing in recent months, but the surveillance equipment company isn't the only one that may be operating in your neighborhood.
This state's citizens now oppose Flock cameras — despite agreeing they help police
There are now over 130,000 ALPR cameras in the United States, the vast majority of which are from controversial company Flock. Both the camera capabilities and the rapid increase i...
Flock camera scrutiny grows as local officers allegedly misuse system
Automated license plate readers have helped police solve crimes, but allegations of misuse have led to investigations, arrests, and raised concerns.
Kansas Lawsuit: ALPRs Turn a License Plate Into the 'Functional Equivalent' of a 'GPS Tracking Device'
The Kansas Justice Institute argues that Wichita's "warrantless ALPR dragnet surveillance program" violates the state constitution's privacy protections.
Flock privacy updates- 7-day default for ALPR data, mandatory misuse safeguards
Flock privacy updates- 7-day default for ALPR data, mandatory misuse safeguards
It's not just Flock. These cameras, ALPRs may also be in your community
Backlash to Flock cameras has been growing in recent months, but the surveillance equipment company isn't the only one that may be operating in your neighborhood.
Ulta Beauty Is Using Flock Cameras at Some Stores
The ALPRs are at less than 1% of locations, but the people are still pretty pissed.
Ulta Beauty Is Using Flock Cameras at Some Stores
The ALPRs are at less than 1% of locations, but the people are still pretty pissed.
Flock Around and Find Out: A Citizen’s Guide to Local ALPR Oversight
Guest post by Josh Frankel In April 2025, my NYS municipality rushed to sign a contract for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), live view cameras, and drone-as-first-respo...
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