"In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse."
"Flock Safety claimed their ALPRs do not perform facial recognition or enforce traffic violations, yet public records show speed enforcement cameras linked to their network."
"Privacy advocates have warned about mission creep in surveillance infrastructure, where technology intended for serious crimes is used for petty offenses."
"Cities and states are urged to end relationships with Flock Safety due to the incompatibility between mass surveillance and the protection of civil liberties."
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are being utilized for purposes beyond their intended scope, such as traffic enforcement. A report highlighted a case where a motorcyclist was ticketed for holding a cell phone, despite claims from Flock Safety that their ALPRs do not enforce traffic violations. The technology's design does not prevent misuse, leading to concerns about mission creep in surveillance practices. Privacy advocates urge the termination of relationships with Flock Safety due to the risks posed to civil liberties and the potential for expanded surveillance.
Read at Electronic Frontier Foundation
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