Flock License Plate Readers: Difference between revisions

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Privacy advocates note that this expanded tracking capability makes the term ''"license plate reader"'' misleading, as Flock systems create detailed vehicle profiles that persist even without readable plates. It turns any distinguishing feature of a vehicle into a tracking identifier.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stop Flock |url=https://www.stopflock.com/ |access-date=2025-08-23 |work=Stop Flock}}</ref>

==Other Surveillance Products==

===== Flock Aerodome "Drone as First Responder" =====

Flock Safety also offers an all-in-one drone product which integrates into the Flock AI Surveillance Network as well as local law enforcement's Computer Aided Dispatch software. The Drones are outfitted with live video cameras, thermal imaging, night vision, and potentially other sensors, and are capable of self-launching and self-navigating.<sup>[https://www.flocksafety.com/products/flock-aerodome]</sup> Flock Safety cites following potential use-cases: <blockquote>Drones are stationed across your service area, ready to respond instantly... Deploy from the dock to geo-coordinates of 911 calls, LPR hits, gunshot detection, or manually by the operator... Control multiple drones and docks with a single operator, providing continuous air support for the entire city.</blockquote>Rahul Sidhu, VP of Aviation at Flock Safety, works directly with FAA officials and actively lobbies Congress to gain favorable legislation which seeks to expand Flock Safety's surveillance network and further diminish citizen privacy. [https://www.flocksafety.com/blog/flock-commends-legislators-on-introduction-of-drone-act-of-2025][https://www.flocksafety.com/blog/jon-mcbride-joins-flock-safety][https://www.police1.com/drones/calif-pd-secures-first-faa-waiver-to-operate-dfr-program-at-400-feet-citywide]

To put it succinctly, flock is now selling a taxpayer funded, self-deploying, single-operator Air Force marketed to individual police departments and cities.

==Incidents==

===False positive incidents (2025)===

=== False positive incidents (2025) ===

======Held at gunpoint:======

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 Privacy advocates note that this expanded tracking capability makes the term ''"license plate reader"'' misleading, as Flock systems create detailed vehicle profiles that persist even without readable plates. It turns any distinguishing feature of a vehicle into a tracking identifier.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stop Flock |url=https://www.stopflock.com/ |access-date=2025-08-23 |work=Stop Flock}}</ref>
+==Other Surveillance Products==
+===== Flock Aerodome "Drone as First Responder" =====
+Flock Safety also offers an all-in-one drone product which integrates into the Flock AI Surveillance Network as well as  local law enforcement's Computer Aided Dispatch software.  The Drones are outfitted with live video cameras, thermal imaging, night vision, and potentially other sensors, and are capable of self-launching and self-navigating.<sup>[https://www.flocksafety.com/products/flock-aerodome]</sup>  Flock Safety cites following potential use-cases: <blockquote>Drones are stationed across your service area, ready to respond instantly... Deploy from the dock to geo-coordinates of 911 calls, LPR hits, gunshot detection, or manually by the operator... Control multiple drones and docks with a single operator, providing continuous air support for the entire city.</blockquote>Rahul Sidhu, VP of Aviation at Flock Safety, works directly with FAA officials and actively lobbies Congress to gain favorable legislation which seeks to expand Flock Safety's surveillance network and further diminish citizen privacy. [https://www.flocksafety.com/blog/flock-commends-legislators-on-introduction-of-drone-act-of-2025][https://www.flocksafety.com/blog/jon-mcbride-joins-flock-safety][https://www.police1.com/drones/calif-pd-secures-first-faa-waiver-to-operate-dfr-program-at-400-feet-citywide]
+To put it succinctly, flock is now selling a taxpayer funded, self-deploying, single-operator Air Force marketed to individual police departments and cities.
 ==Incidents==
-===False positive incidents (2025)===
+=== False positive incidents (2025) ===
 ======Held at gunpoint:======