Ferndale ends contract with Flock Safety after hearing concerns, seeks new license plate reader vendor

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Ferndale ends contract with Flock Safety after hearing concerns, seeks new license plate reader vendor

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deflock.me@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 18 days ago

Community concerns about Flock Safety, including how data is used and who has access to the license plate reader databases, led to Ferndale severing its contract with the company.

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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car’s location, date, and time. They also capture your car’s make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.

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