Deflock hits 100k ALPRs Mapped in USA | Hacker News
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Flock Safety’s ALPR network has reached 100,000 mapped cameras across the U.S.
A Hacker News discussion says the system is seen mainly as a police surveillance tool, with little direct benefit to ordinary people.
Commenters raised privacy concerns about persistent vehicle tracking by law enforcement and the risk of misuse if ownership or policy changes.