The TRUST Coalition, a local grassroots alliance, is campaigning against San Diego's controversial automated license plate reader (ALPR) program. Despite claims of improving safety, ALPRs are viewed as an intrusive surveillance system that gathers extensive data on drivers without preventing crime. There are concerns over potential weaponization against marginalized groups and unauthorized sharing of data with federal agencies, which violates local ordinances. The San Diego Privacy Board has also expressed opposition to the Surveillance Use Policy. Total costs for this surveillance technology exceeded $3.5 million last year, prompting calls for the city to invest in community services instead.
ALPRs like Flock's don't prevent crime-they just vacuum up data on everyone who drives past.
The local coalition is not alone in these concerns. The San Diego Privacy Board recently recommended the city reject the Surveillance Use Policy for this technology.
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