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There’s been a growing buzz around the sudden proliferation of Flock cameras. These cameras, which were relatively unknown six months ago, have now become a common sight across multiple counties. Flock, a security company, provides law enforcement agencies with national access to their database of license plate readings from all 50 states. This sudden surge in surveillance has raised questions and concerns among the public, with many wondering why these License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras are being installed at such a rapid pace and in such high-traffic areas.
Answers from Social Media
A glance at social media reveals a variety of perspectives on this issue. Some users have noted the rapid rate at which these cameras are being installed, with one user stating, “They’re going up everywhere and at an extremely fast rate. There is an almost comical amount of cameras and license plate readers on 58, in front of auto zone.”…