Wapello County, Iowa, police are instructed by a usage policy to conceal their use of Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras from the public and even from individuals arrested based on information gathered from the system. The policy directs officers to avoid mentioning ALPR usage unless absolutely necessary, and in reports, to refer to the system vaguely as “county resources.” This directive highlights a disconnect between Flock’s public messaging on transparency and governance and the secretive practices adopted by some law enforcement agencies. Similar secrecy guidance has been observed in other states, with law enforcement advised to be “as vague as permissible” regarding Flock use due to public records requests. This pattern raises concerns about due process and accountability as ALPR technology becomes more widespread without robust public oversight.