“The dataset is incomplete; few governments provide easy access to these logs, and the records we obtain are often redacted,” the website reads.
That means a license plate not appearing in the database does not necessarily mean it was never searched through Flock.
What Is Flock Safety?
Flock Safety operates more than 120,000 AI-powered cameras nationwide, according to the company.
Its cameras use artificial intelligence to capture vehicle information from public spaces, including license plates and vehicle characteristics. Police departments and local governments can use the systems to search vehicle data.
Flock has faced growing scrutiny over how law enforcement agencies use its technology.