POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- The Pocatello Police Department held a public town hall at Pocatello City Hall on Wednesday night to present information and address community concerns regarding its use of Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras.
Following an official presentation outlining how the Police Department utilizes the camera technology, local residents voiced opposing viewpoints during a public comment session.
The Police Department began exploring automated license plate reader technology in late 2023 and signed a contract with Flock Safety in 2024 after reviewing multiple vendors. Department representatives explained that the cameras are designed to serve as an investigative tool by scanning vehicle license plates and identifying unique vehicle characteristics, rather than performing facial recognition, issuing automated traffic citations or monitoring driver identities…