U.S. Media: Flock Safety has deployed 120,000 license plate recognition cameras across all U.S. states except Alaska, and has signed contracts with 7,000 law enforcement agencies (accounting for 40% of the nation), with a valuation reaching $8.4 billion.
The technology enables real-time tracking of vehicle locations and historical movement patterns, assisting in recovering stolen vehicles and apprehending suspects. However, it has sparked serious privacy concerns: Texas police once used it to track women suspected of self-induced abortions across state lines; officers in multiple regions have abused the system to monitor ex-partners. As a result, contracts in Los Angeles and Dayton, Ohio have been suspended. In response, citizens have protested through vandalism, spray painting, and even gunfire.
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