Cops and hotlists: Balancing security and privacy with ALPR technology

A qualitative academic study published in the SAGE Police Journal examining ALPR privacy implications through interviews with high-level law enforcement users, policymakers, and Flock Safety representatives. The authors find that while ALPRs offer technological accuracy and law enforcement benefits, the absence of clear policies and operating standards creates significant misuse potential, and that comprehensive legal frameworks are needed to balance public safety with civil liberties.