Flock Safety Faces Bipartisan Backlash as Cameras Become Midterm Flashpoint
A rare bipartisan coalition is opposing Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers (ALPRs) due to privacy concerns and police misuse. While 46% of Americans oppose local ALPR use, Flock has increased political donations by 700% to counter the backlash. The issue is now central to midterm campaigns, with over 200 jurisdictions canceling contracts and lawmakers proposing federal restrictions.