Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) deployed by Michigan law enforcement, primarily through contracts with Flock Safety, are sparking significant privacy concerns among citizens and civil liberties advocates. While police tout ALPRs as essential tools for solving crimes and locating missing persons, critics argue the technology facilitates pervasive surveillance and raises risks of data misuse and unauthorized sharing, especially with federal agencies like ICE. Communities are divided, with some cities halting or re-evaluating contracts due to public backlash, while others expand their ALPR usage. Michigan lacks state-level regulation for ALPRs, leaving data governance to local entities, creating a patchwork of policies and potential for unchecked data collection and access, including information on lawful activities and protesters.