More Americans Oppose Police License Plate Cameras Than Support Them: Survey
A recent YouGov survey of 20,000 U.S. residents found that more people oppose police license plate cameras than support them, with 46% in opposition and 38% in favor. This marks a reversal from the previous year when majority support was recorded. The findings come amid growing backlash against surveillance company Flock (ticker: not publicly traded), which operates over 120,000 license plate readers across the U.S. Flock has faced controversy due to reports of police misuse and privacy concerns, leading several communities to cancel contracts or reject its cameras. The survey also revealed that many respondents felt no safer with such surveillance in place. Flock CEO Garrett Langley recently called for a compromise between security and privacy as vandalism against the company's equipment increases. Critics like the ACLU argue that new safeguards introduced by Flock are insufficient to protect civil liberties, highlighting ongoing concerns about data misuse.
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