Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) from Flock Safety are being adopted by over 220 Wisconsin law enforcement agencies, with police departments paying around $3,000 per camera annually. Officers tout ALPRs as a public safety tool, citing their use in cases like hit-and-runs and locating missing individuals, including an Alzheimer’s patient. Flock Safety asserts the cameras capture only rear vehicle images and do not track individuals. However, privacy advocates express concern over the potential for widespread surveillance, noting that police can access and search this data without a warrant. The system’s data is permanently deleted after 30 days, but misuse remains a significant issue, evidenced by recent stalking charges against Wisconsin officers. Advocates call for greater transparency and proof of direct impact on crime to justify taxpayer spending.