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  1. Flock Safety, a company providing ALPR services, is involved in a story about the expansion of its camera network and its use by law enforcement in Texas, alongside partners like Motorola Solutions.

Flock Safety Expands Nationwide ALPR Camera Network Amid Controversy

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What happened

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Flock Safety is deploying a vast network of AI-powered automated license plate readers (ALPRs) across the United States. The company states that its network exceeds 120,000 cameras nationwide and operates in 49 states. These cameras record and analyze distinctive features of passing vehicles, including makes, models, license plates, colors, and dents. The technology is used by law enforcement agencies, which receive the ability to search and share this data across jurisdictions. The company has faced significant pushback, with protests surging to a record high of over 30 events across at least 15 states in August alone.

From dailycaller.com, newsweek.com

Why it matters

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The deployment of the ALPR network raises concerns about warrantless and unconstitutional mass surveillance, according to critics. While police maintain the cameras are an invaluable crime-fighting tool, the company has faced allegations regarding police officers misusing the technology. The company has also seen at least 149 cities cancel, reject, or ban contracts since the beginning of the year.

Flock Safety is a company that provides ALPR services and is involved in a story regarding the expansion of its camera network and its use by law enforcement in Texas.

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Who's involved

  • Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company deploying and operating the ALPR camera network.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Flock SafetySpeculative

    The company might face intense public backlash, canceled contracts, and calls for bans, which could affect its core business model.

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  1. Flock Safety uses cameras across Michigan.Sub-event
  2. Flock Safety deploys surveillance cameras nationwide, used by Texas police.1 source
  3. Flock Safety is expanding its surveillance technology deployment across the US.1 source
  4. Flock Safety's nationwide ALPR network now exceeds 100,000 units.1 source
  5. Flock Safety is deploying its camera systems across the country.1 source

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