License Plate Readers: The False Sense of Security The recent report from Business Insider detailing the inaccuracies of Flock Safety's automatic license plate readers in Roseville, California, should be a wake up call for cities and towns across the country.
For 71% of the time, these cameras incorrectly flagged innocent drivers as potential felons or stolen vehicle owners.
Business Insider analyzed data from a two year period between 2023 and 2024, during which the Roseville Police Department received over 1,400 alerts from Flock cameras intended to notify the department of vehicles associated with serious crimes.