Drones and ALPRs: The Sky-High Privacy Invasion You Didn’t See Coming
As drones take privacy invasion to new heights, Flock Safety is leading the charge with flying ALPRs. These airborne police cameras are making it easier than ever for law enforcement to track your every move. Communities must act now to ground this runaway surveillance technology before it’s too late.
Hot Take:
Who needs reality TV when you have drones playing Big Brother in the sky, capturing more than just the latest episode of “License Plate Bingo”? With drones equipped with ALPRs, law enforcement can now play “Where’s Waldo?” with your car, all while adding to their collection of vehicular selfies. But hey, let’s not get too paranoid—it’s just a drone, some cameras, and a pinch of privacy invasion!
Key Points:
– Police are using drones equipped with Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to enhance surveillance capabilities.
– Flock Safety’s integration of ALPR with drones is raising privacy concerns.
– ALPRs capture detailed vehicle information and are often shared across states and federal agencies.
– Drones provide views of areas police can’t normally access and are becoming more common in law enforcement.
– Communities are urged to demand restrictions on police use of these technologies to protect privacy.