Concerns Raised Over Flock Safety’s License Plate Readers Amid Misuse Investigations
A report by InvestigateTV highlights concerns about Flock Safety's automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and their potential for misuse. In North Manchester, Indiana, a vocal critic, Bob Sklar, discovered his license plate had been repeatedly searched within the Flock network…
Nashville, TN, August 10, 2026 —
Concerns are mounting regarding the potential for misuse of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) deployed by Flock Safety, according to a report by InvestigateTV. The technology, designed for law enforcement, has come under scrutiny following revelations about its use and recent changes to its transparency protocols.
In North Manchester, Indiana, a local critic named Bob Sklar found that his license plate had been searched multiple times within the Flock network by local law enforcement. This discovery raises questions about the oversight and accountability surrounding the use of ALPR data.
Flock Safety states that its systems include safeguards to prevent improper use. However, the InvestigateTV report indicates a pattern of concern nationwide. The report details over 70 instances across the country where law enforcement officers have faced investigations or disciplinary actions for misusing ALPR technology. These documented cases include incidents of stalking and harassment, highlighting serious potential implications for privacy and civil liberties.
Further exacerbating these concerns, Flock Safety recently made changes to its system’s audit logs. The company removed specific details such as the name of the searching officer and the precise reasons for the search. Flock Safety cited a need to protect its officers from activists as the justification for this alteration. Critics argue that this move reduces transparency and makes it more difficult to track potential abuses of the technology.
The lack of comprehensive state-level regulations governing the use of ALPRs in many jurisdictions, including Indiana, further intensifies these privacy worries. Without clear legal frameworks and robust oversight mechanisms, the potential for misuse of ALPR data remains a significant issue for public concern.
Story summarized from the original created by Brendan Keefe, Emily Featherston on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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