San Diego’s Costly ALPR Debacle: Privacy Invasion or Crime Prevention?
The TRUST Coalition is urging San Diego to ditch its controversial Flock Safety contract. Instead of spying on your car’s every move, they suggest investing in services that actually improve daily life. After all, who needs an expensive surveillance system when you could have better pothole repair?
Hot Take:
San Diego’s got 99 problems, and AI-assisted license plate readers are definitely one! Forget catching criminals, these cameras seem better at catching innocent citizens in a web of data surveillance. It’s time for the city to hit the brakes on this privacy invasion and find a better way to spend $3.5 million than on Big Brother’s little cousin.
Key Points:
- San Diego is reviewing its contract with Flock Safety for ALPR technology.
- The TRUST Coalition opposes the program, citing privacy concerns.
- ALPRs collect and store data on every vehicle for 30 days.
- San Diego Police allegedly shared data with federal agencies despite restrictions.
- Costs for these surveillance efforts reached over $3.5 million last year.
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