Flock Safety, the leading provider of automatic license‑plate readers (ALPR) installed across thousands of neighborhoods and municipalities, is encountering fresh resistance as privacy advocates and local officials raise alarms over the technology’s reach. Critics argue that the ubiquitous cameras, which capture every passing vehicle’s plate and store the data for months, threaten civil liberties and could be misused for unwarranted surveillance. In response, several cities are reconsidering contracts, demanding stricter data‑retention limits, or even voting to ban the devices outright. The growing controversy highlights a broader national debate about balancing public‑safety benefits with individual privacy rights in an era of expanding digital monitoring.
Flock Safety cameras, the most widely used automatic license plate readers in the country, are facing new pushback in response to privacy concerns.
