An EFF analysis of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) data reveals widespread law enforcement use beyond serious crime investigations, driven by a lack of warrant requirements. Police are leveraging these systems for trivial matters like verifying school residency, conducting employment background checks, and investigating noise complaints. This “mission creep” transforms a supposed crime-fighting tool into a universal tracker, enabling surveillance of protests, abortion seekers, and marginalized groups. The EFF argues that without warrant requirements, ALPR databases bypass due process, allowing unfettered access to sensitive location data, unlike traditional investigative methods. This indiscriminate data collection raises significant privacy concerns, as searches can reveal detailed personal information about individuals’ daily lives.