San Jose Residents Sue Over ALPR Cameras

Three San Jose residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against the city, alleging that its automated license plate reader cameras constitute mass surveillance and violate the Fourth Amendment. The suit targets the network operated by Flock Safety, which has expanded from a four-camera pilot in 2021 to 474 cameras citywide. While police claim these cameras have reduced crime rates, the plaintiffs argue they track innocent drivers and create databases that could be misused. They are seeking for the city to delete plate data within 24 hours unless police obtain a warrant. The Institute for Justice, representing the plaintiffs, has previously challenged similar ALPR fights nationwide. Despite recent rule tightening, including a 30-day storage limit and restrictions on camera placement, the city attorney maintains that their policies are transparent and legal for public safety. Flock Safety is also facing its own class-action lawsuit for data sharing, and Californias attorney general has sued El Cajon police over out-of-state handouts. This privacy clash with tech tools is ongoing, balancing safety and rights on the streets.

Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/7e4da2ce03cbce0f