Map Shows Cities Rejecting Flock Cameras as Number Surges
Summary
More than 150 U.S. communities have stopped using automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems made by Flock Safety, a big increase from 95 a few weeks ago. Cities and counties are ending or pausing these camera programs due to privacy concerns, while supporters say they help fight crime. The issue is also becoming part of political campaigns and federal lawmakers have introduced a bill to block government funding for these cameras.Key Facts
- Over 150 U.S. communities have rejected or canceled Flock Safety’s license plate reader cameras.
- The number of communities opposing the system rose sharply from 95 in July to 153 recently.
- Flock Safety’s cameras help law enforcement identify vehicles linked to crimes.
- Opponents worry about large-scale data collection and privacy.
- Lynchburg, Virginia, ended its contract for 15 cameras and 55 gunshot-detection devices.
- Other Virginia counties have suspended, declined to renew, or terminated similar contracts.
- Texas and North Carolina cities have also stopped using Flock Safety cameras.
- The debate over these cameras is part of political campaigns for governor, Senate, and Congress.
- A federal bill called the “Flock-Off Act” seeks to block government money from funding these cameras but does not ban the devices.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
