Wednesday, October 7
1-2 p.m. ET
Automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems have rapidly expanded their reach as a surveillance tool for law enforcement and commercial use across the country. SciLine’s next media briefing will explore how ALPR technologies work, what data they collect, and what research tells us about disparities in deployment and the potential for misuse.
During this briefing experts will discuss:
- How automated license plate readers work, what information they collect, and how police departments use the data;
- How Flock fits into the broader landscape of police surveillance technology and how ALPR systems affect criminal investigation outcomes;
- What research shows about where Flock cameras and other surveillance technologies are being deployed and how deployment patterns may vary across communities;
- How the uses of surveillance technology can expand beyond the purposes for which systems were originally adopted; and
- What can happen when officers or agencies use surveillance systems outside their intended purposes and what safeguards can help prevent misuse and abuse.
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