Public Outcry Forces Scrutiny of Flock ALPR Cameras Nationwide

Backlash against Flock Safety’s license plate readers has spread across the U.S., with more than 50 jurisdictions canceling or rerouting deployments and states like Florida restricting their use, as privacy and abuse concerns mount. While officials credit the tech with aiding investigations and missing-person cases, critics warn of mass surveillance and potential misuse, including police tracking ex-partners. The debate has drawn bipartisan interest, with governors pausing funding or exploring bans and lawmakers calling for warrants and tighter data rules; a Senate investigation into Flock is underway alongside company safeguards such as seven-day data retention and an “Evidence Mode.”