Flock cameras, automated license plate readers, have been deployed in 120,000 locations across the United States – in every state except Alaska. The rapid expansion of the surveillance network is generating significant backlash from citizens, evidenced by online criticism, protests at city council meetings, and acts of vandalism targeting the cameras. National Review argues against rolling back the technology, stating it provides a valuable asset for law enforcement and that reversing course won’t undo decades of increasing public surveillance. The article notes that while the cameras are widespread, no right-leaning outlets beyond National Review have reported on the issue. The cameras function by automatically capturing license plate numbers and sharing the data with law enforcement agencies, raising privacy concerns among those who object to the increased surveillance. The extent to which this technology will be accepted by the public, given the growing resistance, remains an open question.
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