Law enforcement agencies are reportedly instructing officers not to disclose their use of Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology, according to internal policy documents. These directives, seen in places like Wapello County, Iowa, advise officers to be vague in reports and avoid mentioning Flock unless absolutely necessary, often suggesting they refer to it as "county resources." This secrecy is intended to prevent individuals from learning how to circumvent the surveillance system, a tactic reminiscent of past efforts to conceal the use of cell site simulators. AI
IMPACT This development highlights potential privacy concerns and the opaque nature of widespread surveillance technology deployment.
RANK_REASON The article discusses the operational policies and secrecy surrounding the use of a specific surveillance technology (Flock ALPR) by law enforcement, rather than a new release, research, or significant industry-wide event.
- 404 Media
- Department Of Justice United States
- Don Phillips
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Flock
- Iowa
- Ottumwa
- Stingrays
- Wapello County
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