License Plate Readers
Coverage of License Plate Readers in the Nexus archive.
- Pageland police searching for who’s responsible for cutting down Flock cameras
Police in Pageland are investigating the cutting down of two Flock safety cameras used to locate stolen cars and wanted suspects. Concerns about privacy related to Flock cameras have been raised, with the company stating their license plate readers only capture still images deleted after 30 days and activate video networks only after specific calls for help.
- Security Roundup: Apple’s Hide My Email Service Fails to Hide Your Email
Apple's Hide My Email service has failed to protect users' email addresses. The article also highlights the extradition of an alleged Scattered Spider hacking group member, widespread errors in license plate readers, and Indian officials' concerns over WhatsApp's new username feature.
- Stolen vehicle recovered within minutes of report: police
The Round Rock Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle within minutes of receiving the report using license plate readers. The quick recovery highlights the effectiveness of the department's technology in addressing theft.
- Flock says its cameras don’t track people. Its own training videos say otherwise.
Flock Safety claims its cameras do not track people, but its training videos demonstrate police using the system to track suspects across multiple locations. Security researcher Benn Jordan and app DeFlock founder Will Freeman highlight that Flock's Condor cameras use AI to follow individuals, and police can access 30 days of vehicle movement data without a warrant.
- Flock says its cameras don’t track people. Its own training videos say otherwise.
Flock Safety claims its surveillance cameras do not track people, but its training videos show police using the system to track suspects across locations. The company's Condor cameras use AI to follow pedestrians, and its license plate readers enable warrantless tracking of vehicles for 30 days. Security researcher Benn Jordan and app developer Will Freeman have highlighted the invasive capabilities of Flock's network.
- Motorists sue Westchester County over 1.6 billion license plate scans
Civil rights groups have sued on behalf of New York residents to stop Westchester County from using nearly 600 license plate readers installed around the county. The lawsuit challenges the use of automated license plate scanning technology.
- Legislation Killed Would Have Effectively Blocked Police LPR, Including Flock
A bipartisan ALPR amendment aimed at blocking police use of license plate readers (LPR), including Flock, was killed. The legislation's failure means existing restrictions on police LPR access remain unchanged.
- The FBI Wants 'Near Real-Time' Access to US License Plate Readers
The FBI is seeking 'near real-time' access to license plate reader data collected by law enforcement agencies across the United States, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance. The request highlights tensions between law enforcement needs and civil liberties advocates.
- Police Have Used License Plate Readers at Least 14x to Stalk Romantic Interests
Police have used license plate readers at least 14 times in recent years to track romantic interests, raising privacy concerns. The practice highlights misuse of surveillance technology by law enforcement for personal stalking.
- Teen arrested in Louisiana shooting got ride from scene from grandmother
A 17-year-old, Markel Lee, is accused of murder in a Louisiana mall shooting that killed a high school senior and injured five others. He was arrested after his grandmother, who gave him a ride from the scene, identified him in surveillance footage shown by police.