Cut the cameras: Flock surveillance cameras spur rare bipartisan backlash
Summary
Many Americans from both political parties are opposing surveillance cameras made by Flock Safety, which automatically read car license plates. These cameras raise privacy concerns because police and other agencies, including immigration authorities, have misused them in some cases, leading to protests and new laws being proposed.Key Facts
- Flock Safety makes automated license plate readers that scan about 2 billion license plates each month across the US.
- Police officers in several states used these cameras to stalk people or track abortion seekers.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also uses data from Flock’s cameras.
- Around 46% of Americans now oppose these cameras being used in their communities, up 13% from last year.
- Politicians from both parties, like Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Bernie Sanders, are opposing Flock cameras.
- Over 100 local governments have canceled contracts with Flock in response to public pressure.
- Groups like DeFlock are tracking camera locations and organizing opposition.
- This bipartisan backlash is unusual because surveillance issues often divide political parties.
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