Flock Safety Surveillance Technology and Data Privacy

Spoke on behalf of the ACLU of Northern California in strong opposition to ALPRs, citing privacy violations, lack of proven crime reduction, and nationwide sharing risks.

Shared examples of nationwide misuse and breaches of Flock data in other jurisdictions, arguing that a low percentage of scans lead to crimes while 100% of drivers lose privacy.

Related personal experiences with neighbor camera abuses and criticized police surveillance as an Orwellian dragnet.

Voiced community concerns about ALPRs and gunshot detectors, distinguishing them from mobile security towers and arguing they do not solve policing problems.

Advocated for abolishing Flock cameras, stating they trade public trust and civil liberties for unproven crime deterrence.

Noted that while concerns are valid, the technology has successfully assisted in solving numerous murder cases, and called for a proper scientific community survey.

Reiterated technical concerns regarding sampling methodologies and the police department's capacity to properly oversee surveillance systems.

Spoke in support of maintaining Flock cameras as a mother wanting every available tool used to locate missing persons or investigate serious crimes.

Cited recent nationwide cases of officers misusing Flock cameras to stalk women, and warned of generative AI security risks.