Dayton City Covers Flock License Plate Readers Amid Privacy Concerns
In Dayton, Ohio, city officials have taken the unusual step of covering Flock Safety's automated license plate readers with trash bags. This action follows an internal police department review that uncovered significant policy violations, including unauthorized immigration-related search requests. Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based company, has rapidly expanded its surveillance technology across the U.S., sparking backlash from privacy advocates and local officials. The company maintains that its data-sharing practices comply with federal law and warns that removing the technology could lead to increased crime rates. Despite these assurances, cities like Dayton are reconsidering their contracts with Flock due to concerns over data access and sharing practices. 
