Tag: Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)
It's not about the cameras
September 23, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
The fight over automated license plate recognition (ALPR) isn't really a fight over license plates. It's a fight over trust.
In a recent interview with Jake Parker, senior director of government relations at the Security Industry Association (SIA), one comment stood out: "The public discussion of this is having real-world impact."
That observation captures the challenge facing not only ALPR providers, but the broader security industry. As privacy concerns,...
Beyond the ALPR backlash: SIA calls for safeguards, not restrictions
September 16, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is urging lawmakers to focus on accountability and oversight of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) systems rather than restrictions that could diminish a critical public safety tool.
The association recently released a policy framework outlining best practices for ALPR governance, data retention and access controls as states consider new legislation. The guidance comes amid growing scrutiny of ALPR providers, including...
Flock's trust test
August 26, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
Flock Safety's recent rollout of new accountability measures is more than a product update. It is a response to the growing scrutiny the company has faced over privacy, data-sharing practices and oversight of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology.
On Aug. 13, the company announced a series of changes, including shorter default data retention periods, mandatory multi-factor authentication, audit tools and new controls aimed at identifying potential...
AI surveillance finds support - with limits
June 17, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
I’m always fascinated by the number of reports tracking where the industry is headed — and how the public perceives these increasingly relevant topics. What’s becoming clear, however, is that when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven surveillance, the conversation isn’t about acceptance or rejection - it’s about limits.
The Public Safety & Privacy Benchmark from LiveView Technologies (LVT), conducted by The Harris Poll, makes one thing clear right...
LVT’s Lindsey: Public backs AI surveillance, with clear limits on privacy and data use
June 10, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
AMERICAN FORK, Utah—As debate around artificial intelligence (AI)-driven surveillance intensifies across the security industry and public policy circles, new research suggests the public isn’t rejecting the technology outright – but is instead drawing clearer boundaries around how it should be used.
“I don’t think people are generally against these technologies,” said Steve Lindsey, chief strategist at LiveView Technologies (LVT). “I think what they’re...
Flock Safety introduces Audit Assistance tool for accountable public safety technology
April 14, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Flock has announced the launch of Trust & Compliance, a suite of products and services bringing together best-in-class data privacy controls, transparency tools, and accountability features under one unified system.
In a time where public safety technology has faced more scrutiny than ever before, Flock has dedicated significant resources to a dedicated Trust & Compliance program, as five states have already passed legislation related to Flock’s flagship product, Automated...