Automatic license plate reading (ALPR) cameras are in the news across the nation. Now, one of the largest police departments in the country has just allowed its contract with Flock Safety, a leader in the ALPR space, to lapse. While the two sides will likely still come together over a new deal, the LAPD just openly admitted that it’s concerned about privacy and data related to Flock’s network. And the police aren’t alone.
Flock Safety’s network of cameras captures images of passing vehicles and their license plates, allowing authorized users to search for vehicles connected to active criminal investigations. According to the LAPD, the system isn’t used for immigration enforcement, and officers must have an active case and appropriate training before accessing the database.
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