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	\|Description=AI-powered automated license plate reader (ALPR) system that creates "Vehicle Fingerprints" by recording license plates, vehicle characteristics, and movement patterns for law enforcement use without individual consent or warrants.		\|Description=AI-powered automated license plate reader (ALPR) system that creates "Vehicle Fingerprints" by recording license plates, vehicle characteristics, and movement patterns for law enforcement use without individual consent or warrants.
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	'''Flock License Plate Readers''' (previously known as '''Flock Safety Falcon'''<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Falcon \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/devices/falcon \|url-status=~~live~~ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/UjKM5 \|archive-date=6 Dec 2024 \|access-date=6 Dec 2024 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>), are a network of AI-powered surveillance cameras that record vehicle data for law enforcement agencies. The system operates in over 5,000 communities across 49 states in the U.S.A.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hamid \|first=Sarah \|last2=Alajaji \|first2=Rindala \|date=27 Jun 2025 \|title=Flock Safety's Feature Updates Cannot Make Automated License Plate Readers Safe \|url=https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/flock-safetys-feature-updates-cannot-make-automated-license-plate-readers-safe \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250628052030/https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/flock-safetys-feature-updates-cannot-make-automated-license-plate-readers-safe \|archive-date=28 Jun 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Electronic Frontier Foundation}}</ref> According to the company's own marketing materials, Flock performs over 20 billion vehicle scans monthly.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Flock Safety \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/yDtD1 \|archive-date=7 March 2026 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>		'''Flock License Plate Readers''' (previously known as '''Flock Safety Falcon'''<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Falcon \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/devices/falcon \|url-status=usurped \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/UjKM5 \|archive-date=6 Dec 2024 \|access-date=6 Dec 2024 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>), are a network of AI-powered surveillance cameras that record vehicle data for law enforcement agencies. The system operates in over 5,000 communities across 49 states in the U.S.A.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hamid \|first=Sarah \|last2=Alajaji \|first2=Rindala \|date=27 Jun 2025 \|title=Flock Safety's Feature Updates Cannot Make Automated License Plate Readers Safe \|url=https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/flock-safetys-feature-updates-cannot-make-automated-license-plate-readers-safe \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250628052030/https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/flock-safetys-feature-updates-cannot-make-automated-license-plate-readers-safe \|archive-date=28 Jun 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Electronic Frontier Foundation}}</ref> According to the company's own marketing materials, Flock performs over 20 billion vehicle scans monthly.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Flock Safety \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/yDtD1 \|archive-date=7 March 2026 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>

	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
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	====Privacy====		====Privacy====
	While Flock Safety claims their system doesn't violate Fourth Amendment rights because ''"license plates are not personal information,"''<ref name="Flock-PE">{{Cite web \|title=Privacy & Ethics \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/privacy-ethics \|url-status=~~live~~ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/OP55p \|archive-date=23 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> federal courts have challenged this interpretation. In February 2024, a federal judge ruled that a lawsuit challenging Norfolk, Virginia's use of 172 Flock cameras could proceed, finding that plaintiffs had plausibly alleged the system creates a ''"detailed chronicle of a person's physical presence compiled every day."''<ref name="norfolk">{{Cite web \|last=King \|first=Dan \|date=6 Feb 2024 \|title=Judge Rules Lawsuit Challenging Norfolk's Use of Flock Cameras Can Proceed \|url=https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717001536/https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|archive-date=17 Jul 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Institute for Justice}}</ref>		While Flock Safety claims their system doesn't violate Fourth Amendment rights because ''"license plates are not personal information,"''<ref name="Flock-PE">{{Cite web \|title=Privacy & Ethics \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/privacy-ethics \|url-status=usurped \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/OP55p \|archive-date=23 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> federal courts have challenged this interpretation. In February 2024, a federal judge ruled that a lawsuit challenging Norfolk, Virginia's use of 172 Flock cameras could proceed, finding that plaintiffs had plausibly alleged the system creates a ''"detailed chronicle of a person's physical presence compiled every day."''<ref name="norfolk">{{Cite web \|last=King \|first=Dan \|date=6 Feb 2024 \|title=Judge Rules Lawsuit Challenging Norfolk's Use of Flock Cameras Can Proceed \|url=https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717001536/https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|archive-date=17 Jul 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Institute for Justice}}</ref>

	Data collected includes location history that can reveal sensitive information about medical visits, religious attendance, political activities, and personal associations. While Flock states data is deleted after 30 days, contracts grant them ''"perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license"'' to use anonymized data indefinitely.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Terms and Conditions \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/terms-and-conditions \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/I7lWc \|archive-date=20 May 2026 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> The system shares data across a network of over 4,800 law enforcement agencies nationally.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Koebler \|first=Jason \|date=2024 \|title=Lawsuit Argues Warrantless Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Is Unconstitutional \|url=https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250826013458/https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|archive-date=26 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=404 Media}}</ref>		Data collected includes location history that can reveal sensitive information about medical visits, religious attendance, political activities, and personal associations. While Flock states data is deleted after 30 days, contracts grant them ''"perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license"'' to use anonymized data indefinitely.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Terms and Conditions \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/terms-and-conditions \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/I7lWc \|archive-date=20 May 2026 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> The system shares data across a network of over 4,800 law enforcement agencies nationally.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Koebler \|first=Jason \|date=2024 \|title=Lawsuit Argues Warrantless Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Is Unconstitutional \|url=https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250826013458/https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|archive-date=26 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=404 Media}}</ref>
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	===Premise of a "license plate camera"===		===Premise of a "license plate camera"===
	While marketed as "license plate readers,"' Flock cameras use what the company calls "Vehicle Fingerprint" technology which tracks vehicles using characteristics beyond just license plates. The system catalogs vehicles based on numerous distinguishing features including make, model, color, bumper stickers, dents, damage patterns, roof racks, aftermarket modifications such as wheels or spoilers, window stickers, and even mismatching paint colors.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date= \|title=LPR Cameras \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/products/license-plate-readers \|url-status=~~live~~ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YWYB6 \|archive-date=25 Aug 2025 \|access-date=26 Oct 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>. According to Flock's own marketing materials, the system can identify vehicles even when license plates cannot be captured, advertised as turning "images into actionable evidence — no plate required."<ref>{{Cite web \|title=License Plate Readers \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/products/license-plate-readers \|url-status=~~live~~ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YWYB6 \|archive-date=25 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>		While marketed as "license plate readers,"' Flock cameras use what the company calls "Vehicle Fingerprint" technology which tracks vehicles using characteristics beyond just license plates. The system catalogs vehicles based on numerous distinguishing features including make, model, color, bumper stickers, dents, damage patterns, roof racks, aftermarket modifications such as wheels or spoilers, window stickers, and even mismatching paint colors.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date= \|title=LPR Cameras \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/products/license-plate-readers \|url-status=usurped \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YWYB6 \|archive-date=25 Aug 2025 \|access-date=26 Oct 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>. According to Flock's own marketing materials, the system can identify vehicles even when license plates cannot be captured, advertised as turning "images into actionable evidence — no plate required."<ref>{{Cite web \|title=License Plate Readers \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/products/license-plate-readers \|url-status=usurped \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YWYB6 \|archive-date=25 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>

	Flock claims this capability is ''"unique among ALPR systems"'' and allows law enforcement to search for vehicles based on these characteristics even without a visible license plate.		Flock claims this capability is ''"unique among ALPR systems"'' and allows law enforcement to search for vehicles based on these characteristics even without a visible license plate.
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	Only 16 states have enacted any form of ALPR regulation as of 2024 according to University of Michigan research.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://stpp.fordschool.umich.edu/news/2023/automated-license-plate-readers-widely-used-subject-abuse\|title=Automated License Plate Readers widely used, subject to abuse\|website=University of Michigan\|date=2023\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260205112852/https://stpp.fordschool.umich.edu/news/2023/automated-license-plate-readers-widely-used-subject-abuse \|archive-date=5 Feb 2026}}</ref> Virginia enacted House Bill 2724 in 2025 creating annual reporting requirements.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://vscc.virginia.gov/Annual%20Reports/2024%20VSCC%20Annual%20Report%20-Law%20Enforcement%20Use%20of%20ALPR.pdf\|title=2024 VSCC Annual Report - Law Enforcement Use of ALPR\|website=Virginia State Crime Commission\|date=2024\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251207225650/https://vscc.virginia.gov/Annual%20Reports/2024%20VSCC%20Annual%20Report%20-Law%20Enforcement%20Use%20of%20ALPR.pdf \|archive-date=7 Dec 2025}}</ref> Illinois Public Act 103-0540 explicitly prohibits use for reproductive healthcare punishment and immigration investigations.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/103/103-0540.htm\|title=Public Act 103-0540\|website=Illinois General Assembly\|date=2024\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250223092503/https://ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/103/103-0540.htm \|archive-date=23 Feb 2025}}</ref>		Only 16 states have enacted any form of ALPR regulation as of 2024 according to University of Michigan research.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://stpp.fordschool.umich.edu/news/2023/automated-license-plate-readers-widely-used-subject-abuse\|title=Automated License Plate Readers widely used, subject to abuse\|website=University of Michigan\|date=2023\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260205112852/https://stpp.fordschool.umich.edu/news/2023/automated-license-plate-readers-widely-used-subject-abuse \|archive-date=5 Feb 2026}}</ref> Virginia enacted House Bill 2724 in 2025 creating annual reporting requirements.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://vscc.virginia.gov/Annual%20Reports/2024%20VSCC%20Annual%20Report%20-Law%20Enforcement%20Use%20of%20ALPR.pdf\|title=2024 VSCC Annual Report - Law Enforcement Use of ALPR\|website=Virginia State Crime Commission\|date=2024\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251207225650/https://vscc.virginia.gov/Annual%20Reports/2024%20VSCC%20Annual%20Report%20-Law%20Enforcement%20Use%20of%20ALPR.pdf \|archive-date=7 Dec 2025}}</ref> Illinois Public Act 103-0540 explicitly prohibits use for reproductive healthcare punishment and immigration investigations.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/103/103-0540.htm\|title=Public Act 103-0540\|website=Illinois General Assembly\|date=2024\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250223092503/https://ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/103/103-0540.htm \|archive-date=23 Feb 2025}}</ref>

	Illinois prohibits law enforcement agencies from sharing ALPR data with other jurisdictions in relation to a person's immigration status.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Public Act 103-0540 \|url=https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/publicacts/103/PDF/103-0540.pdf \|url-status=~~live~~ \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Illinois General Assembly \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251031232338/https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/publicacts/103/PDF/103-0540.pdf \|archive-date=31 Oct 2025}}</ref> New Hampshire requires a three-minute purge of data from ALPR use with the exception of ongoing investigations. <ref>{{Cite web \|title=261:75-b Use of Number Plate Scanning Devices Regulated. \|url=https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/title-xxi/chapter-261/section-261-75-b/ \|url-status=~~live~~ \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=New Hampshire General Court}}</ref>		Illinois prohibits law enforcement agencies from sharing ALPR data with other jurisdictions in relation to a person's immigration status.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Public Act 103-0540 \|url=https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/publicacts/103/PDF/103-0540.pdf \|url-status=usurped \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Illinois General Assembly \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251031232338/https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/publicacts/103/PDF/103-0540.pdf \|archive-date=31 Oct 2025}}</ref> New Hampshire requires a three-minute purge of data from ALPR use with the exception of ongoing investigations. <ref>{{Cite web \|title=261:75-b Use of Number Plate Scanning Devices Regulated. \|url=https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/title-xxi/chapter-261/section-261-75-b/ \|url-status=usurped \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=New Hampshire General Court}}</ref>

	California’s SB 34 requires public agencies using ALPR systems to implement usage and privacy policies as well as limits to data sharing. <ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|url=https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB34 \|title=SB-34 Automated license plate recognition systems: use of data \|work=California Legislative Information \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251220181318/https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB34 \|archive-date=20 Dec 2025}}</ref> However, enforcement remains inconsistent, with a 2020 state audit finding widespread non-compliance.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.auditor.ca.gov/reports/2019-118/index.html \|title=Automated License Plate Readers \|work=California State Auditor \|date=13 Feb 2020 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230930215217/https://auditor.ca.gov/reports/2019-118/index.html \|archive-date=30 Sep 2023}}</ref>		California’s SB 34 requires public agencies using ALPR systems to implement usage and privacy policies as well as limits to data sharing. <ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|url=https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB34 \|title=SB-34 Automated license plate recognition systems: use of data \|work=California Legislative Information \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251220181318/https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB34 \|archive-date=20 Dec 2025}}</ref> However, enforcement remains inconsistent, with a 2020 state audit finding widespread non-compliance.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.auditor.ca.gov/reports/2019-118/index.html \|title=Automated License Plate Readers \|work=California State Auditor \|date=13 Feb 2020 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230930215217/https://auditor.ca.gov/reports/2019-118/index.html \|archive-date=30 Sep 2023}}</ref>

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	\|Description=AI-powered automated license plate reader (ALPR) system that creates "Vehicle Fingerprints" by recording license plates, vehicle characteristics, and movement patterns for law enforcement use without individual consent or warrants.		\|Description=AI-powered automated license plate reader (ALPR) system that creates "Vehicle Fingerprints" by recording license plates, vehicle characteristics, and movement patterns for law enforcement use without individual consent or warrants.
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	'''Flock License Plate Readers''' (previously known as '''Flock Safety Falcon'''<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Falcon \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/devices/falcon \|url-status=~~usurped~~ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/UjKM5 \|archive-date=6 Dec 2024 \|access-date=6 Dec 2024 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>), are a network of AI-powered surveillance cameras that record vehicle data for law enforcement agencies. The system operates in over 5,000 communities across 49 states in the U.S.A.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hamid \|first=Sarah \|last2=Alajaji \|first2=Rindala \|date=27 Jun 2025 \|title=Flock Safety's Feature Updates Cannot Make Automated License Plate Readers Safe \|url=https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/flock-safetys-feature-updates-cannot-make-automated-license-plate-readers-safe \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250628052030/https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/flock-safetys-feature-updates-cannot-make-automated-license-plate-readers-safe \|archive-date=28 Jun 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Electronic Frontier Foundation}}</ref> According to the company's own marketing materials, Flock performs over 20 billion vehicle scans monthly.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Flock Safety \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/yDtD1 \|archive-date=7 March 2026 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>		'''Flock License Plate Readers''' (previously known as '''Flock Safety Falcon'''<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Falcon \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/devices/falcon \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/UjKM5 \|archive-date=6 Dec 2024 \|access-date=6 Dec 2024 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>), are a network of AI-powered surveillance cameras that record vehicle data for law enforcement agencies. The system operates in over 5,000 communities across 49 states in the U.S.A.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hamid \|first=Sarah \|last2=Alajaji \|first2=Rindala \|date=27 Jun 2025 \|title=Flock Safety's Feature Updates Cannot Make Automated License Plate Readers Safe \|url=https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/flock-safetys-feature-updates-cannot-make-automated-license-plate-readers-safe \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250628052030/https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/flock-safetys-feature-updates-cannot-make-automated-license-plate-readers-safe \|archive-date=28 Jun 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Electronic Frontier Foundation}}</ref> According to the company's own marketing materials, Flock performs over 20 billion vehicle scans monthly.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Flock Safety \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/yDtD1 \|archive-date=7 March 2026 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>

	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
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	====Privacy====		====Privacy====
	While Flock Safety claims their system doesn't violate Fourth Amendment rights because ''"license plates are not personal information,"''<ref name="Flock-PE">{{Cite web \|title=Privacy & Ethics \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/privacy-ethics \|url-status=~~usurped~~ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/OP55p \|archive-date=23 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> federal courts have challenged this interpretation. In February 2024, a federal judge ruled that a lawsuit challenging Norfolk, Virginia's use of 172 Flock cameras could proceed, finding that plaintiffs had plausibly alleged the system creates a ''"detailed chronicle of a person's physical presence compiled every day."''<ref name="norfolk">{{Cite web \|last=King \|first=Dan \|date=6 Feb 2024 \|title=Judge Rules Lawsuit Challenging Norfolk's Use of Flock Cameras Can Proceed \|url=https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717001536/https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|archive-date=17 Jul 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Institute for Justice}}</ref>		While Flock Safety claims their system doesn't violate Fourth Amendment rights because ''"license plates are not personal information,"''<ref name="Flock-PE">{{Cite web \|title=Privacy & Ethics \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/privacy-ethics \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/OP55p \|archive-date=23 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> federal courts have challenged this interpretation. In February 2024, a federal judge ruled that a lawsuit challenging Norfolk, Virginia's use of 172 Flock cameras could proceed, finding that plaintiffs had plausibly alleged the system creates a ''"detailed chronicle of a person's physical presence compiled every day."''<ref name="norfolk">{{Cite web \|last=King \|first=Dan \|date=6 Feb 2024 \|title=Judge Rules Lawsuit Challenging Norfolk's Use of Flock Cameras Can Proceed \|url=https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717001536/https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|archive-date=17 Jul 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Institute for Justice}}</ref>

	Data collected includes location history that can reveal sensitive information about medical visits, religious attendance, political activities, and personal associations. While Flock states data is deleted after 30 days, contracts grant them ''"perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license"'' to use anonymized data indefinitely.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Terms and Conditions \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/terms-and-conditions \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/I7lWc \|archive-date=20 May 2026 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> The system shares data across a network of over 4,800 law enforcement agencies nationally.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Koebler \|first=Jason \|date=2024 \|title=Lawsuit Argues Warrantless Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Is Unconstitutional \|url=https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250826013458/https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|archive-date=26 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=404 Media}}</ref>		Data collected includes location history that can reveal sensitive information about medical visits, religious attendance, political activities, and personal associations. While Flock states data is deleted after 30 days, contracts grant them ''"perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license"'' to use anonymized data indefinitely.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Terms and Conditions \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/terms-and-conditions \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/I7lWc \|archive-date=20 May 2026 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> The system shares data across a network of over 4,800 law enforcement agencies nationally.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Koebler \|first=Jason \|date=2024 \|title=Lawsuit Argues Warrantless Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Is Unconstitutional \|url=https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250826013458/https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|archive-date=26 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=404 Media}}</ref>
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	===Premise of a "license plate camera"===		===Premise of a "license plate camera"===
	While marketed as "license plate readers,"' Flock cameras use what the company calls "Vehicle Fingerprint" technology which tracks vehicles using characteristics beyond just license plates. The system catalogs vehicles based on numerous distinguishing features including make, model, color, bumper stickers, dents, damage patterns, roof racks, aftermarket modifications such as wheels or spoilers, window stickers, and even mismatching paint colors.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date= \|title=LPR Cameras \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/products/license-plate-readers \|url-status=~~usurped~~ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YWYB6 \|archive-date=25 Aug 2025 \|access-date=26 Oct 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>. According to Flock's own marketing materials, the system can identify vehicles even when license plates cannot be captured, advertised as turning "images into actionable evidence — no plate required."<ref>{{Cite web \|title=License Plate Readers \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/products/license-plate-readers \|url-status=~~usurped~~ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YWYB6 \|archive-date=25 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>		While marketed as "license plate readers,"' Flock cameras use what the company calls "Vehicle Fingerprint" technology which tracks vehicles using characteristics beyond just license plates. The system catalogs vehicles based on numerous distinguishing features including make, model, color, bumper stickers, dents, damage patterns, roof racks, aftermarket modifications such as wheels or spoilers, window stickers, and even mismatching paint colors.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date= \|title=LPR Cameras \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/products/license-plate-readers \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YWYB6 \|archive-date=25 Aug 2025 \|access-date=26 Oct 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>. According to Flock's own marketing materials, the system can identify vehicles even when license plates cannot be captured, advertised as turning "images into actionable evidence — no plate required."<ref>{{Cite web \|title=License Plate Readers \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/products/license-plate-readers \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YWYB6 \|archive-date=25 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref>

	Flock claims this capability is ''"unique among ALPR systems"'' and allows law enforcement to search for vehicles based on these characteristics even without a visible license plate.		Flock claims this capability is ''"unique among ALPR systems"'' and allows law enforcement to search for vehicles based on these characteristics even without a visible license plate.
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	Only 16 states have enacted any form of ALPR regulation as of 2024 according to University of Michigan research.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://stpp.fordschool.umich.edu/news/2023/automated-license-plate-readers-widely-used-subject-abuse\|title=Automated License Plate Readers widely used, subject to abuse\|website=University of Michigan\|date=2023\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260205112852/https://stpp.fordschool.umich.edu/news/2023/automated-license-plate-readers-widely-used-subject-abuse \|archive-date=5 Feb 2026}}</ref> Virginia enacted House Bill 2724 in 2025 creating annual reporting requirements.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://vscc.virginia.gov/Annual%20Reports/2024%20VSCC%20Annual%20Report%20-Law%20Enforcement%20Use%20of%20ALPR.pdf\|title=2024 VSCC Annual Report - Law Enforcement Use of ALPR\|website=Virginia State Crime Commission\|date=2024\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251207225650/https://vscc.virginia.gov/Annual%20Reports/2024%20VSCC%20Annual%20Report%20-Law%20Enforcement%20Use%20of%20ALPR.pdf \|archive-date=7 Dec 2025}}</ref> Illinois Public Act 103-0540 explicitly prohibits use for reproductive healthcare punishment and immigration investigations.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/103/103-0540.htm\|title=Public Act 103-0540\|website=Illinois General Assembly\|date=2024\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250223092503/https://ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/103/103-0540.htm \|archive-date=23 Feb 2025}}</ref>		Only 16 states have enacted any form of ALPR regulation as of 2024 according to University of Michigan research.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://stpp.fordschool.umich.edu/news/2023/automated-license-plate-readers-widely-used-subject-abuse\|title=Automated License Plate Readers widely used, subject to abuse\|website=University of Michigan\|date=2023\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260205112852/https://stpp.fordschool.umich.edu/news/2023/automated-license-plate-readers-widely-used-subject-abuse \|archive-date=5 Feb 2026}}</ref> Virginia enacted House Bill 2724 in 2025 creating annual reporting requirements.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://vscc.virginia.gov/Annual%20Reports/2024%20VSCC%20Annual%20Report%20-Law%20Enforcement%20Use%20of%20ALPR.pdf\|title=2024 VSCC Annual Report - Law Enforcement Use of ALPR\|website=Virginia State Crime Commission\|date=2024\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251207225650/https://vscc.virginia.gov/Annual%20Reports/2024%20VSCC%20Annual%20Report%20-Law%20Enforcement%20Use%20of%20ALPR.pdf \|archive-date=7 Dec 2025}}</ref> Illinois Public Act 103-0540 explicitly prohibits use for reproductive healthcare punishment and immigration investigations.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/103/103-0540.htm\|title=Public Act 103-0540\|website=Illinois General Assembly\|date=2024\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250223092503/https://ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/103/103-0540.htm \|archive-date=23 Feb 2025}}</ref>

	Illinois prohibits law enforcement agencies from sharing ALPR data with other jurisdictions in relation to a person's immigration status.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Public Act 103-0540 \|url=https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/publicacts/103/PDF/103-0540.pdf \|url-status=~~usurped~~ \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Illinois General Assembly \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251031232338/https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/publicacts/103/PDF/103-0540.pdf \|archive-date=31 Oct 2025}}</ref> New Hampshire requires a three-minute purge of data from ALPR use with the exception of ongoing investigations. <ref>{{Cite web \|title=261:75-b Use of Number Plate Scanning Devices Regulated. \|url=https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/title-xxi/chapter-261/section-261-75-b/ \|url-status=~~usurped~~ \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=New Hampshire General Court}}</ref>		Illinois prohibits law enforcement agencies from sharing ALPR data with other jurisdictions in relation to a person's immigration status.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Public Act 103-0540 \|url=https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/publicacts/103/PDF/103-0540.pdf \|url-status=live \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Illinois General Assembly \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251031232338/https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/publicacts/103/PDF/103-0540.pdf \|archive-date=31 Oct 2025}}</ref> New Hampshire requires a three-minute purge of data from ALPR use with the exception of ongoing investigations. <ref>{{Cite web \|title=261:75-b Use of Number Plate Scanning Devices Regulated. \|url=https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/title-xxi/chapter-261/section-261-75-b/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=New Hampshire General Court}}</ref>

	California’s SB 34 requires public agencies using ALPR systems to implement usage and privacy policies as well as limits to data sharing. <ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|url=https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB34 \|title=SB-34 Automated license plate recognition systems: use of data \|work=California Legislative Information \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251220181318/https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB34 \|archive-date=20 Dec 2025}}</ref> However, enforcement remains inconsistent, with a 2020 state audit finding widespread non-compliance.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.auditor.ca.gov/reports/2019-118/index.html \|title=Automated License Plate Readers \|work=California State Auditor \|date=13 Feb 2020 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230930215217/https://auditor.ca.gov/reports/2019-118/index.html \|archive-date=30 Sep 2023}}</ref>		California’s SB 34 requires public agencies using ALPR systems to implement usage and privacy policies as well as limits to data sharing. <ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|url=https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB34 \|title=SB-34 Automated license plate recognition systems: use of data \|work=California Legislative Information \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251220181318/https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB34 \|archive-date=20 Dec 2025}}</ref> However, enforcement remains inconsistent, with a 2020 state audit finding widespread non-compliance.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.auditor.ca.gov/reports/2019-118/index.html \|title=Automated License Plate Readers \|work=California State Auditor \|date=13 Feb 2020 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230930215217/https://auditor.ca.gov/reports/2019-118/index.html \|archive-date=30 Sep 2023}}</ref>

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References: AT -> IA & GA

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	While Flock Safety claims their system doesn't violate Fourth Amendment rights because ''"license plates are not personal information,"''<ref name="Flock-PE">{{Cite web \|title=Privacy & Ethics \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/privacy-ethics \|url-status=usurped \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/OP55p \|archive-date=23 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> federal courts have challenged this interpretation. In February 2024, a federal judge ruled that a lawsuit challenging Norfolk, Virginia's use of 172 Flock cameras could proceed, finding that plaintiffs had plausibly alleged the system creates a ''"detailed chronicle of a person's physical presence compiled every day."''<ref name="norfolk">{{Cite web \|last=King \|first=Dan \|date=6 Feb 2024 \|title=Judge Rules Lawsuit Challenging Norfolk's Use of Flock Cameras Can Proceed \|url=https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717001536/https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|archive-date=17 Jul 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Institute for Justice}}</ref>		While Flock Safety claims their system doesn't violate Fourth Amendment rights because ''"license plates are not personal information,"''<ref name="Flock-PE">{{Cite web \|title=Privacy & Ethics \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/privacy-ethics \|url-status=usurped \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/OP55p \|archive-date=23 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> federal courts have challenged this interpretation. In February 2024, a federal judge ruled that a lawsuit challenging Norfolk, Virginia's use of 172 Flock cameras could proceed, finding that plaintiffs had plausibly alleged the system creates a ''"detailed chronicle of a person's physical presence compiled every day."''<ref name="norfolk">{{Cite web \|last=King \|first=Dan \|date=6 Feb 2024 \|title=Judge Rules Lawsuit Challenging Norfolk's Use of Flock Cameras Can Proceed \|url=https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717001536/https://ij.org/press-release/judge-rules-lawsuit-challenging-norfolks-use-of-flock-cameras-can-proceed/ \|archive-date=17 Jul 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Institute for Justice}}</ref>

	Data collected includes location history that can reveal sensitive information about medical visits, religious attendance, political activities, and personal associations. While Flock states data is deleted after 30 days, contracts grant them ''"perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license"'' to use anonymized data indefinitely.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Terms and Conditions \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/terms-and-conditions \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://archive~~.ph~~/~~dGV0l~~ \|archive-date=~~9 June 2023~~ \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> The system shares data across a network of over 4,800 law enforcement agencies nationally.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Koebler \|first=Jason \|date=2024 \|title=Lawsuit Argues Warrantless Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Is Unconstitutional \|url=https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250826013458/https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|archive-date=26 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=404 Media}}</ref>		Data collected includes location history that can reveal sensitive information about medical visits, religious attendance, political activities, and personal associations. While Flock states data is deleted after 30 days, contracts grant them ''"perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license"'' to use anonymized data indefinitely.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Terms and Conditions \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/terms-and-conditions \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/I7lWc \|archive-date=20 May 2026 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=Flock Safety}}</ref> The system shares data across a network of over 4,800 law enforcement agencies nationally.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Koebler \|first=Jason \|date=2024 \|title=Lawsuit Argues Warrantless Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Is Unconstitutional \|url=https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250826013458/https://www.404media.co/lawsuit-argues-warrantless-use-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-is-unconstitutional/ \|archive-date=26 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|work=404 Media}}</ref>

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	The Mountain View Police Department became aware in early January in 2026 during a department-initiated audit that for a brief period in 2024 federal agencies accessed data from the first camera in operation in the city.		The Mountain View Police Department became aware in early January in 2026 during a department-initiated audit that for a brief period in 2024 federal agencies accessed data from the first camera in operation in the city.

	“During the prior federal administration, from August to November 2024, several federal law enforcement agencies accessed Mountain View’s Flock Safety ALPR system for one camera via a 'nationwide' search setting that was turned on by Flock Safety. This setting was enabled without MVPD’s permission or knowledge. The federal agencies that accessed the one camera’s data include Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives offices in Kentucky and Nashville, TN; Langley Air Force Base in Virginia; the U.S. GSA Office of Inspector General; Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada; and an Ohio Air Force Base. Flock Safety did not retain records for that time period, which means the vendor cannot determine whether searches of Mountain View’s data resulted in license plate information being shared.”<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-01-30 \|title=City Statement {{!}} City News {{!}} Mountain View, CA \|url=https://www.mountainview.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1203/284 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.md/~~CDZ2Y~~ \|archive-date=2026~~-02-07~~ \|access-date=2026-02-07 \|website=mountainview.gov}}</ref>		“During the prior federal administration, from August to November 2024, several federal law enforcement agencies accessed Mountain View’s Flock Safety ALPR system for one camera via a 'nationwide' search setting that was turned on by Flock Safety. This setting was enabled without MVPD’s permission or knowledge. The federal agencies that accessed the one camera’s data include Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives offices in Kentucky and Nashville, TN; Langley Air Force Base in Virginia; the U.S. GSA Office of Inspector General; Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada; and an Ohio Air Force Base. Flock Safety did not retain records for that time period, which means the vendor cannot determine whether searches of Mountain View’s data resulted in license plate information being shared.”<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-01-30 \|title=City Statement {{!}} City News {{!}} Mountain View, CA \|url=https://www.mountainview.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1203/284 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216084340/https://www.mountainview.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1203/284 \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026 \|access-date=2026-02-07 \|website=mountainview.gov}}</ref>

	MVPD officers also uncovered that “statewide lookup” had been turned on for all the city’s cameras since the program began. This feature has been turned off by the department on January 5, 2026. The MVPD plans to present a review of the ALPR pilot program to the City Council.		MVPD officers also uncovered that “statewide lookup” had been turned on for all the city’s cameras since the program began. This feature has been turned off by the department on January 5, 2026. The MVPD plans to present a review of the ALPR pilot program to the City Council.

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Illegal Camera Installations

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	Immigration and Customs Enforcement maintains a $6.1 million contract giving 9,000+ ICE officers access to the Vigilant Solutions ALPR database containing over 5 billion location data points.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/documents-reveal-ice-using-driver-location-data\|title=Documents Reveal ICE Using Driver Location Data From Local Police for Deportations\|website=ACLU\|date=2024\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260220150454/https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/documents-reveal-ice-using-driver-location-data \|archive-date=20 Feb 2026}}</ref> The Drug Enforcement Administration operates a National License Plate Reader Program with over 10,000 license plate readers shared throughout the United States. 404 Media revealed over 4,000 searches by local and state police for federal immigration enforcement purposes, despite Flock having no formal ICE contract.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Koebler \|first=Jason \|last2=Cox \|first2=Joseph \|date=2025 \|title=ICE Taps into Nationwide AI-Enabled Camera Network, Data Shows \|url=https://www.404media.co/ice-taps-into-nationwide-ai-enabled-camera-network-data-shows/ \|url-access=registration \|archive-url= \|archive-date= \|access-date=2025-08-23 \|work=404 Media}}</ref> A DEA agent was found using an Illinois police officer's credentials to conduct unauthorized immigration searches.<ref name="dea" />		Immigration and Customs Enforcement maintains a $6.1 million contract giving 9,000+ ICE officers access to the Vigilant Solutions ALPR database containing over 5 billion location data points.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/documents-reveal-ice-using-driver-location-data\|title=Documents Reveal ICE Using Driver Location Data From Local Police for Deportations\|website=ACLU\|date=2024\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260220150454/https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/documents-reveal-ice-using-driver-location-data \|archive-date=20 Feb 2026}}</ref> The Drug Enforcement Administration operates a National License Plate Reader Program with over 10,000 license plate readers shared throughout the United States. 404 Media revealed over 4,000 searches by local and state police for federal immigration enforcement purposes, despite Flock having no formal ICE contract.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Koebler \|first=Jason \|last2=Cox \|first2=Joseph \|date=2025 \|title=ICE Taps into Nationwide AI-Enabled Camera Network, Data Shows \|url=https://www.404media.co/ice-taps-into-nationwide-ai-enabled-camera-network-data-shows/ \|url-access=registration \|archive-url= \|archive-date= \|access-date=2025-08-23 \|work=404 Media}}</ref> A DEA agent was found using an Illinois police officer's credentials to conduct unauthorized immigration searches.<ref name="dea" />

	===Illegal ~~Camera Installations~~===		===Illegal camera installations===
	In South Carolina, Flock installed over 200 cameras without authorization, leading to a statewide moratorium on new installations.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Ferrara \|first=David \|date=2024-03-11 \|title=A company installed license plate cameras without permission. SC agency wants clear rules \|url=https://www.postandcourier.com/news/alpr-cameras-south-carolina-flock-safety-license-plate-readers/article_787a262a-dbd2-11ee-a901-634acead588b.html \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-25 \|website=The Post and Courier \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251212144432/https://www.postandcourier.com/news/alpr-cameras-south-carolina-flock-safety-license-plate-readers/article_787a262a-dbd2-11ee-a901-634acead588b.html \|archive-date=12 Dec 2025}}</ref>		In South Carolina, Flock installed over 200 cameras without authorization, leading to a statewide moratorium on new installations.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Ferrara \|first=David \|date=2024-03-11 \|title=A company installed license plate cameras without permission. SC agency wants clear rules \|url=https://www.postandcourier.com/news/alpr-cameras-south-carolina-flock-safety-license-plate-readers/article_787a262a-dbd2-11ee-a901-634acead588b.html \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-25 \|website=The Post and Courier \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251212144432/https://www.postandcourier.com/news/alpr-cameras-south-carolina-flock-safety-license-plate-readers/article_787a262a-dbd2-11ee-a901-634acead588b.html \|archive-date=12 Dec 2025}}</ref>

	In Illinois, a Flock representative allegedly threatened a Department of Transportation official with police pressure when questioned about permit applications.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Uprise RI Staff \|date=2024-10-23 \|title=As Flock Surveillance Cameras Proliferate in Rhode Island, Lawsuit Challenges Their Legality \|url=https://upriseri.com/as-flock-surveillance-cameras-proliferate-in-rhode-island-lawsuit-challenges-their-legality/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-25 \|website=UPRISE RI \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241101064737/https://upriseri.com/as-flock-surveillance-cameras-proliferate-in-rhode-island-lawsuit-challenges-their-legality/ \|archive-date=1 Nov 2024}}</ref>		In Illinois, a Flock representative allegedly threatened a Department of Transportation official with police pressure when questioned about permit applications.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Uprise RI Staff \|date=2024-10-23 \|title=As Flock Surveillance Cameras Proliferate in Rhode Island, Lawsuit Challenges Their Legality \|url=https://upriseri.com/as-flock-surveillance-cameras-proliferate-in-rhode-island-lawsuit-challenges-their-legality/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-25 \|website=UPRISE RI \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241101064737/https://upriseri.com/as-flock-surveillance-cameras-proliferate-in-rhode-island-lawsuit-challenges-their-legality/ \|archive-date=1 Nov 2024}}</ref>

	=====Evanston, IL=====		=====Evanston, Illinois=====
	Flock was ordered to remove 18 stationary cameras. The city put the contract with Flock on a 30-day termination notice on August 26. Flock Initially appeared to comply, removing 15 of the cameras by September 8. Later, Flock was caught reinstalling all of them by the following Tuesday without authorization from the city. The city of Evanston responded with a cease-and-desist order for Flock to remove the new and unauthorized camera equipment. Because Flock reinstalled the cameras without permission, Evanston was forced to cover the cameras with tape and bags to block them from potentially logging vehicle data.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Harrison \|first=Alex \|date=2025-09-25 \|title=City covers Flock cameras while waiting for removal \|url=https://evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/25/city-covers-up-flock-cameras-while-waiting-for-removal/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260220002233/https://evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/25/city-covers-up-flock-cameras-while-waiting-for-removal/ \|archive-date=20 Feb 2026\|access-date=2025-10-10 \|website=Evanston Roundtable}}</ref>		Flock was ordered to remove 18 stationary cameras. The city put the contract with Flock on a 30-day termination notice on August 26. Flock Initially appeared to comply, removing 15 of the cameras by September 8. Later, Flock was caught reinstalling all of them by the following Tuesday without authorization from the city. The city of Evanston responded with a cease-and-desist order for Flock to remove the new and unauthorized camera equipment. Because Flock reinstalled the cameras without permission, Evanston was forced to cover the cameras with tape and bags to block them from potentially logging vehicle data.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Harrison \|first=Alex \|date=2025-09-25 \|title=City covers Flock cameras while waiting for removal \|url=https://evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/25/city-covers-up-flock-cameras-while-waiting-for-removal/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260220002233/https://evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/25/city-covers-up-flock-cameras-while-waiting-for-removal/ \|archive-date=20 Feb 2026\|access-date=2025-10-10 \|website=Evanston Roundtable}}</ref>

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Washington state judge declares Flock footage as public records (6 Nov 2025)

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	===Washington state judge declares Flock footage as public records ''~~(6 Nov~~ 2025)''===		===Washington state judge declares Flock footage as public records (''November 2025'')===
	An Oregon resident filed public records requests at various police departments in the state of Washington regarding information collected from Flock cameras. The cities of Stanwood and Sedro-Woolley filed a motion to reject the resident's request, with their attorney stating that publicizing Flock footage may be a violation of privacy that could lead to stalking.		An Oregon resident filed public records requests at various police departments in the state of Washington regarding information collected from Flock cameras. The cities of Stanwood and Sedro-Woolley filed a motion to reject the resident's request, with their attorney stating that publicizing Flock footage may be a violation of privacy that could lead to stalking.

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	==Notable incidents==		==Notable incidents==

	====Illinois audit findings (~~2024-2025~~)====		====Illinois audit findings (''2024—2025'')====
	Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced in late August 2024 that Flock Safety violated state law by allowing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to access Illinois license plate data for immigration enforcement.<ref>{{cite web \|date=2024-08-25 \|title=Flock Safety's Response to Illinois LPR Data Use and Out-of-State Sharing Concerns \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/blog/flock-safetys-response-to-illinois-lpr-data-use-and-out-of-state-sharing-concerns \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/XNzcS \|archive-date=5 May 2026 \|access-date=2025-10-05 \|website=Flock Safety}}</ref> The audit of 12 local law enforcement agencies revealed unauthorized pilot programs with CBP and Homeland Security Investigations, violating Illinois law prohibiting data sharing for immigration enforcement, gender-affirming care investigations, and abortion-related matters. Following the audit, 47 out-of-state agencies were removed from access to Illinois data.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.govtech.com/biz/flock-pledges-changes-after-illinois-data-sharing-accusation\|title=Flock Pledges Changes After Illinois Data-Sharing Accusation\|website=Government Technology\|date=2024-08-15\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260220002252/https://www.govtech.com/biz/flock-pledges-changes-after-illinois-data-sharing-accusation \|archive-date=20 Feb 2026}}</ref>		Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced in late August 2024 that Flock Safety violated state law by allowing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to access Illinois license plate data for immigration enforcement.<ref>{{cite web \|date=2024-08-25 \|title=Flock Safety's Response to Illinois LPR Data Use and Out-of-State Sharing Concerns \|url=https://www.flocksafety.com/blog/flock-safetys-response-to-illinois-lpr-data-use-and-out-of-state-sharing-concerns \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/XNzcS \|archive-date=5 May 2026 \|access-date=2025-10-05 \|website=Flock Safety}}</ref> The audit of 12 local law enforcement agencies revealed unauthorized pilot programs with CBP and Homeland Security Investigations, violating Illinois law prohibiting data sharing for immigration enforcement, gender-affirming care investigations, and abortion-related matters. Following the audit, 47 out-of-state agencies were removed from access to Illinois data.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.govtech.com/biz/flock-pledges-changes-after-illinois-data-sharing-accusation\|title=Flock Pledges Changes After Illinois Data-Sharing Accusation\|website=Government Technology\|date=2024-08-15\|access-date=2025-10-05 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260220002252/https://www.govtech.com/biz/flock-pledges-changes-after-illinois-data-sharing-accusation \|archive-date=20 Feb 2026}}</ref>

	Mount Prospect, Illinois reported 262 immigration-related license plate reader searches in just the first few months of 2025. A Palos Heights detective shared Flock login credentials with a DEA agent who conducted 28 unauthorized searches of Oak Park ALPR data explicitly labeled "immigration violation."<ref name="dea">{{Cite web\|url=https://unraveledpress.com/a-dea-agent-used-an-illinois-police-officers-flock-license-plate-reader-password-for-unauthorized-immigration-enforcement-searches/\|title=DEA agent used Illinois cop's Flock license plate reader password for immigration enforcement searches\|work=Unraveled Press\|date=2025\|access-date=2025-08-23 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260218115628/https://unraveledpress.com/a-dea-agent-used-an-illinois-police-officers-flock-license-plate-reader-password-for-unauthorized-immigration-enforcement-searches/ \|archive-date=18 Feb 2026}}</ref>		Mount Prospect, Illinois reported 262 immigration-related license plate reader searches in just the first few months of 2025. A Palos Heights detective shared Flock login credentials with a DEA agent who conducted 28 unauthorized searches of Oak Park ALPR data explicitly labeled "immigration violation."<ref name="dea">{{Cite web\|url=https://unraveledpress.com/a-dea-agent-used-an-illinois-police-officers-flock-license-plate-reader-password-for-unauthorized-immigration-enforcement-searches/\|title=DEA agent used Illinois cop's Flock license plate reader password for immigration enforcement searches\|work=Unraveled Press\|date=2025\|access-date=2025-08-23 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260218115628/https://unraveledpress.com/a-dea-agent-used-an-illinois-police-officers-flock-license-plate-reader-password-for-unauthorized-immigration-enforcement-searches/ \|archive-date=18 Feb 2026}}</ref>

	====California violations (~~2015-2025~~)====		====California violations (''2015—2025'')====
	California passed Senate Bill 34<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_201520160sb34\|title=Senate Bill 34\|access-date=2025-08-27 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260114051856/https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_201520160sb34 \|archive-date=14 Jan 2026}}</ref> in 2015 to limit how California police departments can use and share data collected from these cameras with other state's and federal law enforcement agencies. These limits have been found to be violated on several occasions with little enforcement or consequences for the misusing departments<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://sfstandard.com/2025/07/23/california-police-sharing-flock-license-plate-data/\|access-date=2025-08-27\|title=California cops are breaking surveillance laws\|website=San Francisco Standard\|date=2025-07-23 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260118202113/https://sfstandard.com/2025/07/23/california-police-sharing-flock-license-plate-data/ \|archive-date=18 Jan 2026}}</ref>.		California passed Senate Bill 34<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_201520160sb34\|title=Senate Bill 34\|access-date=2025-08-27 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260114051856/https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_201520160sb34 \|archive-date=14 Jan 2026}}</ref> in 2015 to limit how California police departments can use and share data collected from these cameras with other state's and federal law enforcement agencies. These limits have been found to be violated on several occasions with little enforcement or consequences for the misusing departments<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://sfstandard.com/2025/07/23/california-police-sharing-flock-license-plate-data/\|access-date=2025-08-27\|title=California cops are breaking surveillance laws\|website=San Francisco Standard\|date=2025-07-23 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260118202113/https://sfstandard.com/2025/07/23/california-police-sharing-flock-license-plate-data/ \|archive-date=18 Jan 2026}}</ref>.

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Freedom

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	Residents and taxpayers have no mechanism to opt out of [[Flock Safety]]'s surveillance network. The cameras operate 24/7 in public spaces, recording all passing vehicles regardless of consent. They are also placed on private premises like universities, hospitals, businesses, and neighborhood associations, which often share this data with law enforcement.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Brewster \|first=Thomas \|date=19 Jun 2024 \|title=FedEx's Secretive Police Force Is Helping Cops Build An AI Car Surveillance Network \|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2024/06/19/fedex-police-help-cops-build-an-ai-car-surveillance-network/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619112629/https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2024/06/19/fedex-police-help-cops-build-an-ai-car-surveillance-network/ \|archive-date=19 Jun 2024 \|access-date=25 Aug 2025 \|website=Forbes}}</ref> This data can later be integrated into predictive police platforms like {{Wplink\|Palantir Technologies\|Palantir}}.<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Rettberg \|first=Jill Walker \|title=Machine Vision: How Algorithms are Changing the Way We See the World \|date=11 Sep 2023 \|publisher=John Wiley & Sons. \|year=2023 \|location=Google Books \|pages=45-46 \|language=English}}</ref>		Residents and taxpayers have no mechanism to opt out of [[Flock Safety]]'s surveillance network. The cameras operate 24/7 in public spaces, recording all passing vehicles regardless of consent. They are also placed on private premises like universities, hospitals, businesses, and neighborhood associations, which often share this data with law enforcement.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Brewster \|first=Thomas \|date=19 Jun 2024 \|title=FedEx's Secretive Police Force Is Helping Cops Build An AI Car Surveillance Network \|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2024/06/19/fedex-police-help-cops-build-an-ai-car-surveillance-network/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619112629/https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2024/06/19/fedex-police-help-cops-build-an-ai-car-surveillance-network/ \|archive-date=19 Jun 2024 \|access-date=25 Aug 2025 \|website=Forbes}}</ref> This data can later be integrated into predictive police platforms like {{Wplink\|Palantir Technologies\|Palantir}}.<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Rettberg \|first=Jill Walker \|title=Machine Vision: How Algorithms are Changing the Way We See the World \|date=11 Sep 2023 \|publisher=John Wiley & Sons. \|year=2023 \|location=Google Books \|pages=45-46 \|language=English}}</ref>

	Unlike traditional security cameras that may be avoided by choosing different routes, Flock's expanding network of over 100,000 cameras makes avoidance increasingly difficult.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Eyes On Flock \|url=https://eyesonflock.com/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251008230140/https://eyesonflock.com/ \|archive-date=2025~~-10-08~~ \|access-date=9 Dec 2025 \|work=Eyes On Flock}}</ref> The system uses AI to create ''"Vehicle [[Device fingerprint\|Fingerprints]]"'' that identify vehicles by characteristics beyond license plates, including make, model, color, aftermarket parts, window stickers, and roof racks.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Stanley \|first=Jay \|date=23 Jul 2025 \|title=Surveillance Company Flock Now Using AI to Report Us to Police if it Thinks Our Movement Patterns Are "Suspicious" \|url=https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/surveillance-company-flock-now-using-ai-to-report-us-to-police-if-it-thinks-our-movement-patterns-are-suspicious \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250814053755/https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/surveillance-company-flock-now-using-ai-to-report-us-to-police-if-it-thinks-our-movement-patterns-are-suspicious \|archive-date=14 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|~~work~~=American Civil Liberties Union}}</ref>		Unlike traditional security cameras that may be avoided by choosing different routes, Flock's expanding network of over 100,000 cameras makes avoidance increasingly difficult.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Eyes On Flock \|url=https://eyesonflock.com/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251008230140/https://eyesonflock.com/ \|archive-date=8 Oct 2025 \|access-date=9 Dec 2025 \|work=Eyes On Flock}}</ref> The system uses AI to create ''"Vehicle [[Device fingerprint\|Fingerprints]]"'' that identify vehicles by characteristics beyond license plates, including make, model, color, aftermarket parts, window stickers, and roof racks.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Stanley \|first=Jay \|date=23 Jul 2025 \|title=Surveillance Company Flock Now Using AI to Report Us to Police if it Thinks Our Movement Patterns Are "Suspicious" \|url=https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/surveillance-company-flock-now-using-ai-to-report-us-to-police-if-it-thinks-our-movement-patterns-are-suspicious \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250814053755/https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/surveillance-company-flock-now-using-ai-to-report-us-to-police-if-it-thinks-our-movement-patterns-are-suspicious \|archive-date=14 Aug 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|website=American Civil Liberties Union}}</ref>

	====Privacy====		====Privacy====

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	Multiple cities have rejected or terminated Flock contracts following privacy concerns and effectiveness issues:		Multiple cities have rejected or terminated Flock contracts following privacy concerns and effectiveness issues:

	~~'''0.2% effectiveness rate, low arrests:'''~~ Austin, Texas terminated its contract in July 2025 after an audit revealed "systematic compliance failures" and only 165 arrests from 113 million license plate scans (0.146% effectiveness rate).<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/flock-ceo-responds-to-austin-backlash-as-city-contract-nears-expiration\|~~title=Flock CEO responds to Austin backlash as city contract nears expiration\|work~~=CBS Austin\|date=2025~~-06-21~~\|access-date=~~2025~~-~~08-23~~ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260216120645/https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/flock-ceo-responds-to-austin-backlash-as-city-contract-nears-expiration \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref>		Austin, Texas terminated its contract in July 2025 after an audit revealed "systematic compliance failures" and only 165 arrests from 113 million license plate scans (0.146% effectiveness rate).<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Velez \|first=Abigail \|title=Flock CEO responds to Austin backlash as city contract nears expiration \|url=https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/flock-ceo-responds-to-austin-backlash-as-city-contract-nears-expiration \|website=CBS Austin \|date=21 Jun 2025 \|access-date=6 May 2026 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260216120645/https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/flock-ceo-responds-to-austin-backlash-as-city-contract-nears-expiration \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref>

	Denver City Council unanimously rejected a $666,000 contract extension in May 2025 following revelations of 1,400+ ICE-related searches in Colorado data.<ref>{{Cite web \|~~last~~=Zialcita \|~~first~~=Paolo \|last2=Harris \|first2=Kyle ~~\|date=2025-05-05~~ \|title=Denver rejects $666,000 extension for license-plate surveillance cameras after backlash \|url=https://denverite.com/2025/05/05/denver-rejects-flock-camera-license-plate-readers/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260216120658/https://denverite.com/2025/05/05/denver-rejects-flock-camera-license-plate-readers/ \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026 ~~\|access-date=2025-08-23 \|work=Denverite~~}}</ref>		Denver City Council unanimously rejected a $666,000 contract extension in May 2025 following revelations of 1,400+ ICE-related searches in Colorado data.<ref>{{Cite web \|last1=Zialcita \|first1=Paolo \|last2=Harris \|first2=Kyle \|title=Denver rejects $666,000 extension for license-plate surveillance cameras after backlash \|url=https://denverite.com/2025/05/05/denver-rejects-flock-camera-license-plate-readers/ \|website=Denverite \|date=5 May 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260216120658/https://denverite.com/2025/05/05/denver-rejects-flock-camera-license-plate-readers/ \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref>

	San Marcos, Texas voted 5-2 to deny camera expansion after discovering no required audits had been conducted since 2022.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Velez \|first=Abigail ~~\|date=2025-06-04~~ \|title=San Marcos City Council votes to deny flock camera expansion after hours of heated debate \|url=https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/san-marcos-city-council-votes-to-deny-flock-camera-expansion-after-hours-of-heated-debate \|access-date=2025-~~08-23 \|work~~=~~CBS Austin~~ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251122133613/https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/san-marcos-city-council-votes-to-deny-flock-camera-expansion-after-hours-of-heated-debate \|archive-date=22 Nov 2025}}</ref>		San Marcos, Texas voted 5-2 to deny camera expansion after discovering no required audits had been conducted since 2022.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Velez \|first=Abigail \|title=San Marcos City Council votes to deny flock camera expansion after hours of heated debate \|url=https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/san-marcos-city-council-votes-to-deny-flock-camera-expansion-after-hours-of-heated-debate \|website=CBS Austin \|date=4 Jun 2025 \|access-date=23 Aug 2025 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251122133613/https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/san-marcos-city-council-votes-to-deny-flock-camera-expansion-after-hours-of-heated-debate \|archive-date=22 Nov 2025}}</ref>

	Oak Park, Illinois terminated their contract entirely following the Illinois investigation into illegal data sharing.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Heffernan \|first=Brendan ~~\|date=2025-08-07~~ \|title=Oak Park terminates Flock license plate reader contract \|url=https://www.oakpark.com/2025/08/07/oak-park-terminates-flock-license-plate-reader-contract/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260218115622/https://www.oakpark.com/2025/08/07/oak-park-terminates-flock-license-plate-reader-contract/ \|archive-date=18 Feb 2026 ~~\|access-date=2025-08-23 \|work=Wednesday Journal~~}}</ref>		Oak Park, Illinois terminated their contract entirely following the Illinois investigation into illegal data sharing.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Heffernan \|first=Brendan \|title=Oak Park terminates Flock license plate reader contract \|url=https://www.oakpark.com/2025/08/07/oak-park-terminates-flock-license-plate-reader-contract/ \|website=Wednesday Journal \|date=7 Aug 2025 \|access-date=6 May 2026 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260218115622/https://www.oakpark.com/2025/08/07/oak-park-terminates-flock-license-plate-reader-contract/ \|archive-date=18 Feb 2026}}</ref>

			The city of Hillsborough in North Carolina cancelled its Flock contract due to privacy concerns, removing the five cameras that, up to that point, had been installed. The removal of all Flock cameras was confirmed on 3 December 2025.<ref>{{Cite web \|author= \|title=Hillsborough Cancels Contract for License Plate Reader Cameras \|url=https://www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/856/14 \|website=Hillsborough, North Carolina \|date=28 Oct 2025 \|access-date=6 May 2026 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251207193719/https://www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/856/14 \|archive-date=7 Dec 2025}}</ref>

	The city of ~~Hillsborough cancelled it's~~ Flock contract, ~~removing 5~~ cameras ~~due~~ to ~~privacy concerns~~.		The city of Verona in Wisconsin covered Flock cameras after cancelling its contract in November 2025, and as of February 2026 was still waiting for Flock to physically remove the cameras.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Holmes \|first=Isiah \|title=Verona has waited months for Flock cameras to come down after canceling contract \|url=https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/02/verona-expected-to-begin-work-to-removing-flock-cameras/ \|website=Wisconsin Examiner \|date=2 Feb 2026 \|access-date=6 May 2026 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260203102308/wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/02/verona-expected-to-begin-work-to-removing-flock-cameras/ \|archive-date=3 Feb 2026}}</ref>
	https://~~www~~.~~hillsboroughnc~~.~~gov~~/~~Home~~/~~Components~~/~~News~~/~~News~~/~~856~~/14

	The city of ~~Verona covered Flock cameras after cancelling~~ its contract ~~and is waiting for~~ Flock ~~to physically remove the cameras~~.		The city of Coralville, Iowa cancelled its two-year contract with Flock in February 2026.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Craig \|first=Nolan \|title=Coralville city councilors end Flock camera contract \|url=https://dailyiowan.com/2026/02/25/coralville-city-councilors-end-flock-camera-contract/ \|website=The Daily Iowan \|date=25 Feb 2026 \|access-date=6 May 2026 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260306215310/https://dailyiowan.com/2026/02/25/coralville-city-councilors-end-flock-camera-contract/ \|archive-date=6 Mar 2026}}</ref>
	https://~~wisconsinexaminer~~.com/2026/02/02/~~verona~~-~~expected~~-to-~~begin~~-~~work~~-to-~~removing~~-flock-~~cameras~~/

	~~The city of Coralville~~ cancelled its ~~2 year~~ contract with Flock.		Straunton, Virginia cancelled its Flock contract in December 2025.<ref>{{Cite web \|author= \|title=City to Terminate Contract with Flock Safety for License Plate Readers \|url=https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/Home/Components/News/News/2564/71 \|website=Staunton, Virginia \|date=19 Dec 2025 \|access-date=6 May 2026 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260507034612/https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/Home/Components/News/News/2564/71 \|archive-date=7 May 2026}}</ref>
	https://~~dailyiowan~~.~~com~~/~~2026~~/02/25/~~coralville~~-~~city~~-~~councilors~~-~~end~~-~~flock-camera-contract~~/

	~~Straunton, Virginia cancelled its Flock contract.~~		Mountlake Terrace, Washington cancelled its Flock contract in December 2025, citing lack of transparency and honesty.<ref>{{Cite web \|author= \|title=‘Time to pull the plug’: MLT City Council cancels Flock contract \|url=https://mymltnews.com/time-to-pull-the-plug-mlt-city-council-votes-to-cancel-flock-contract/ \|website=My MLT News \|date=5 Dec 2025 \|access-date=6 May 2026 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251229120452/https://mymltnews.com/time-to-pull-the-plug-mlt-city-council-votes-to-cancel-flock-contract/ \|archive-date=29 Dec 2025}}</ref>
	~~https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/Home/Components/News/News/2564/71~~

	Mountlake Terrace, Washington cancelled its Flock contract citing lack of transparency and honesty.
	https://mymltnews.com/time-to-pull-the-plug-mlt-city-council-votes-to-cancel-flock-contract/

	~~Olympia, Washington, terminated its pilot of Flock cameras after the chief of police recommended a suspension of the program.~~
	https://~~www~~.~~olympiawa~~.~~gov~~/~~services~~/~~police_department~~/flock~~.php~~

			Olympia, Washington terminated its pilot of Flock cameras in December 2025 after the chief of police recommended a suspension of the program.<ref>{{Cite web \|author= \|title=Update: City of Olympia Suspends Flock Safety Camera Pilot Program \|url=https://www.olympiawa.gov/services/police_department/flock.php \|website=City of Olympia \|date=3 Dec 2025 \|access-date=6 May 2026 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251207024227/https://www.olympiawa.gov/services/police_department/flock.php \|archive-date=7 Dec 2025}}</ref>

	===Arizona deployments===		===Arizona deployments===

Dreadhawk177: Added a few more cities to the list of city rejections and terminations. Seriously needs some formatting, proper citation, etc

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	Oak Park, Illinois terminated their contract entirely following the Illinois investigation into illegal data sharing.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Heffernan \|first=Brendan \|date=2025-08-07 \|title=Oak Park terminates Flock license plate reader contract \|url=https://www.oakpark.com/2025/08/07/oak-park-terminates-flock-license-plate-reader-contract/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260218115622/https://www.oakpark.com/2025/08/07/oak-park-terminates-flock-license-plate-reader-contract/ \|archive-date=18 Feb 2026 \|access-date=2025-08-23 \|work=Wednesday Journal}}</ref>		Oak Park, Illinois terminated their contract entirely following the Illinois investigation into illegal data sharing.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Heffernan \|first=Brendan \|date=2025-08-07 \|title=Oak Park terminates Flock license plate reader contract \|url=https://www.oakpark.com/2025/08/07/oak-park-terminates-flock-license-plate-reader-contract/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260218115622/https://www.oakpark.com/2025/08/07/oak-park-terminates-flock-license-plate-reader-contract/ \|archive-date=18 Feb 2026 \|access-date=2025-08-23 \|work=Wednesday Journal}}</ref>


			The city of Hillsborough cancelled it's Flock contract, removing 5 cameras due to privacy concerns.
			https://www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/856/14

			The city of Verona covered Flock cameras after cancelling its contract and is waiting for Flock to physically remove the cameras.
			https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/02/verona-expected-to-begin-work-to-removing-flock-cameras/

			The city of Coralville cancelled its 2 year contract with Flock.
			https://dailyiowan.com/2026/02/25/coralville-city-councilors-end-flock-camera-contract/

			Straunton, Virginia cancelled its Flock contract.
			https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/Home/Components/News/News/2564/71

			Mountlake Terrace, Washington cancelled its Flock contract citing lack of transparency and honesty.
			https://mymltnews.com/time-to-pull-the-plug-mlt-city-council-votes-to-cancel-flock-contract/

			Olympia, Washington, terminated its pilot of Flock cameras after the chief of police recommended a suspension of the program.
			https://www.olympiawa.gov/services/police_department/flock.php


	===Arizona deployments===		===Arizona deployments===

Sojourna: /* External links */ Updated link.

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External links: Updated link.

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[https://deflock.me/ DeFlock live map of active ALPRs]		*[https://deflock.org/ DeFlock live map of active ALPRs]
	*[https://www.noalprs.org/ No ALPRS movement in United States]		*[https://www.noalprs.org/ No ALPRS movement in United States]
	*[https://plateprivacy.com/ The Plate Privacy Project]		*[https://plateprivacy.com/ The Plate Privacy Project]