Flock Safety systems are comparing license plates against NCIC hotlists, leading to scrutiny from the EFF regarding targeted use.
2 reports, 2 independent
Updated Sep 20
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What happened
Flock Safety systems are comparing license plates against NCIC hotlists, leading to scrutiny from the EFF regarding targeted use.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Tightening rules are being implemented regarding the use of Flock Safety technology by law enforcement due to concerns over its potential misuse.Sub-event
- Flock Safety deployed ALPR cameras in Smith County and began comparing the collected data against NCIC watchlists.Sub-event
EFF learned about the targeted use of NCIC hotlists by Flock Safety systems.1 source
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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National Crime Information Center
US central database of crime-related information
Nothing else this week.
Related events
- A city council in Lowell suspended the use of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader system pending a policy review.
- Flock Safety provided automated license plate readers to CCSO in Coconino County.
- Flock cameras are facing scrutiny as the ACLU argues against the unchecked growth of surveillance technology.
- A city council ended its contract with Flock Safety regarding license plate readers.
- Boulder uses Flock Safety's license plate reader technology for license plate data.