Flock Safety license plate readers are helping police departments solve crimes, but they are also raising concerns about privacy and data collection. The technology is sparking a debate over who is watching the watchers and the scale of data it collects. An associate professor at Vanderbilt Law School notes that the technology creates significant risks, including the creation of a nationwide database with no opt-out option.

Privacy concerns have drawn people to speak out against the license plate readers, including at a recent city council meeting. Reports from around the country show that the technology has been misused by police officers.

Further details about the concerns and misuse of the technology are available from the source. The debate over the benefits and drawbacks of Flock Safety license plate readers is ongoing.