Little Rock police track you with 116 license plate readers citywide. We mapped them all.

January 13, 2026 • 13:34

Central Arkansas police departments are deploying hundreds of automated license plate readers (ALPRs), creating extensive databases of vehicle movements and personal routines. These cameras capture not just license plates but also vehicle details, dates, times, and locations, capable of scanning thousands of cars per minute. Little Rock’s police chief opposed increased transparency, but a public records request revealed 116 ALPR locations in the city. Data from these readers, including those from Flock Safety, is shared nationally with law enforcement agencies, raising significant privacy concerns. Despite claims of lawful use, the indiscriminate collection and potential for misuse, coupled with cybersecurity vulnerabilities and AI errors, highlight the risks associated with this pervasive surveillance technology.

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