Map Shows 149 Cities Pushing Back Against Flock Cameras
Summary
Many cities across the United States are stopping the use of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras due to concerns about privacy and how the data is handled. Tempe, Arizona, is the latest city to permanently turn off its system, joining others that have canceled contracts or rejected new camera installations.Key Facts
- 149 cities and local governments have pushed back against Flock Safety's license plate reader cameras.
- Tempe, Arizona, permanently deactivated its Flock camera system and will not replace it.
- Tempe officials said the cameras helped solve crimes but decided to stop using them due to privacy concerns.
- Data collected by Tempe’s cameras will be deleted after 30 days unless linked to an active investigation.
- Stow, Massachusetts, removed Flock cameras after an officer accessed the data improperly.
- Flock cameras take pictures of car license plates and record details like vehicle make and color.
- Law enforcement agencies use the data to help with investigations, missing persons, and stolen vehicles.
- Privacy groups and some lawmakers want stricter rules on how the data can be shared and kept.
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