License Plate Peep Show: The Not-So-Covert Surveillance at the US-Mexico Border
If you’re cruising down the US-Mexico border, you might be caught on camera more times than a Kardashian. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the DEA have plastered the area with automated license plate readers. So, if you spot an odd orange barrel, it might be more than just road work!
Hot Take:
Welcome to the wild, wild south! Where the only thing more common than cacti are the sneaky ALPR cameras trying to catch you off guard. With agencies like the CBP and DEA making the borderlands feel like a reality TV show—”License Plates Gone Wild”—it’s only a matter of time before our cars start asking for their own privacy settings. Next up: self-driving cars with anti-paparazzi features!
Key Points:
– ALPR systems are heavily deployed at US-Mexico border checkpoints and land ports of entry.
– CBP and DEA have set up covert ALPR systems disguised in everyday objects like construction barrels.
– ALPR trailers and stationary systems are also in place throughout the borderlands.
– Flock Safety has become a major player in the ALPR market, with systems being widely adopted by local law enforcement.
– ALPR technology extends to mobile units on patrol cars, capturing real-time data and alerting officers of flagged vehicles.