More Americans Oppose Police License Plate Cameras Than Support Them: Survey

What happened

• A new YouGov survey of 20,000 people across the U.S. found that more Americans oppose surveillance cameras than support them.
• 46% of respondents opposed the company’s surveillance cameras in their communities, while 38% supported them.

Why it matters for me

This survey shows a growing backlash against surveillance companies like Flock. Many respondents felt that this type of surveillance would not make them feel any safer. This sentiment is amplified by past controversies where communities rejected or canceled contracts due to privacy concerns related to police misuse of the cameras.

What to remember

• Flock operates more than 120,000 license plate readers across the U.S.
• Critics, like the ACLU, argue that the company’s new safeguards are insufficient and Flock remains a threat to civil liberties.

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