Automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems,such as Flock and Axon, have rapidly expanded their reach as a surveillance tool for law enforcement and commercial use across the country. SciLine’s media briefing explored how ALPR technologies work, what data they collect, and what research tells us about disparities in deployment and the potential for misuse. Three panelists participated in a moderated discussion, then took questions from reporters, all on the record.