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San Francisco Audit Finds Federal and Out‑of‑State Queries to City’s License‑Plate Network

The disclosure reveals fusion‑center access that skirted California’s ALPR sharing rules and prompts new city reviews and legal scrutiny.

Search Engines Indexed Fragments of Flock Police Plate Queries

Austin Weighs Return of License-Plate Readers After Teen Shooting Spree

Georgia Ticket Shows Flock License Plate Cameras Used for Traffic Enforcement

El Paso Council Members Put Flock License-Plate Camera Program Up for Review Ahead of May Renewal

San Diego Panel Advances License-Plate Readers in Citywide Surveillance Reauthorization