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Opinion: I Was Falsely Accused of a Crime Because of License Plate Readers

Colorado Sun · Chrisanna Elser · March 12, 2026

First-person account by the Denver woman falsely accused of package theft based on Flock ALPR footage. Describes the 'horror of having to prove one's innocence' over two weeks, gathering GPS, video, and other evidence to clear her name. Argues Colorado lawmakers must implement guardrails on mass surveillance technology.

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