Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers (ALPRs) face growing opposition nationwide due to privacy concerns and policy violations. Cities like Dayton, Ohio, have resorted to covering the cameras after discovering “egregious violations” of city policy, including improper immigration-related data searches. Flock maintains its practices comply with federal law and argues removing its technology could increase crime, citing examples of auto theft spikes. However, critics point to instances of incorrect plate reads and unauthorized data sharing, such as in Evanston, Illinois, where the city terminated its contract. This conflict highlights a broader debate over surveillance technology, balancing law enforcement needs against the risks of invasive tracking and data misuse.