Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR)
Coverage of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) in the Nexus archive.
- Flock cameras are everywhere. Here's how they track cars.
Flock cameras, made by Flock Safety, are automated license plate readers (ALPRs) deployed in roads, intersections, and private properties to track vehicles by capturing license plate data. Critics argue they enable mass surveillance and privacy risks, while the company claims they aid investigations without using facial recognition and delete data after 30 days by default.
- Arrest made in Redwood City hit and run that killed woman
A Redwood City man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 72-year-old woman. Police used surveillance video and license plate reader technology to identify the suspect's white Toyota Tundra, leading to the arrest of Francisco GallardoAlvarez on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run.