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Flock Safety accounts for most mapped plate readers, mapping project says
Flock Safety makes 82 percent of mapped license plate readers, according to The Hill.
The short version
- DeFlock reported that Flock Safety produces approximately 82 percent of the license plate reader cameras mapped across the continental U.S.[The Hill]
- Motorola Solutions accounts for about 5 percent and Genetec accounts for roughly 2 percent of the mapped cameras.[The Hill]
- Flock Safety states that it partners with over 5,000 law enforcement agencies across 6,000 communities.[The Hill]
- Critics argue the collected camera data could be misused to track individuals with little oversight.[The Hill]
Key facts
- DeFlock reported that roughly 82 percent of mapped license plate readers across the continental U.S. are manufactured by Flock Safety.[The Hill]
- Motorola Solutions and Genetec account for approximately 5 percent and 2 percent of the mapped cameras, respectively.[The Hill]
- Flock Safety claims partnerships with more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies across 6,000 communities.[The Hill]
- Critics contend automated license plate reader data could be used to track people with minimal oversight.[The Hill]
What remains uncertain
- The camera locations recorded by DeFlock could not be independently verified by Nexstar.[The Hill]
Sources
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