Oakland’s Flock License Plate Camera Contract Is Back Up for a Vote. Critics Are Crying Foul

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Oakland’s Flock License Plate Camera Contract Is Back Up for a Vote. Critics Are Crying Foul

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Oakland’s License Plate Camera Contract Is Back Up for a Vote. Critics Are Crying Foul | KQED

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Oakland’s City Council will vote next week on a proposal to extend the contract with Flock Safety, just weeks after the plan failed to advance out of committee amid privacy concerns.

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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car’s location, date, and time. They also capture your car’s make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.

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