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An Institute for Justice review identified at least 14 reported cases where law enforcement officers allegedly used ALPR systems to track romantic partners, exes, coworkers, or strangers. Indiana should not wait for similar abuse before adopting clear statewide safeguards.

Whiteland’s town council voted 3–2 against a two-year Flock Safety license plate reader contract that would have added new cameras near Whiteland Road and major warehouse entrances. Supporters cited investigative benefits for crashes and thefts; opponents raised concerns about monitoring drivers who are not suspected of wrongdoing and about participation in a large, shared database.

Two patent families filed the same day describe an energy efficient ALPR camera and a broader back end surveillance system. Patents do not prove what is deployed, but they can reveal the architecture and the kinds of capabilities a platform is designed to support.

A Marshall County commissioner is calling for a renewed vote to ban Flock Safety ALPR cameras, citing constitutional concerns, data-sharing risks, and a recent public-records dispute in Oregon.

A Texas sheriff’s deputy used Flock’s nationwide ALPR network to look for a woman he claimed had self-induced an abortion, querying more than 83,000 cameras—including those in Spokane County, Washington. The case shows how easily out-of-state agencies can access local plate data and why Indiana, which has no statewide ALPR law, is uniquely vulnerable.

An internal investigation found that a Sandy Springs, Georgia officer used the city’s Flock ALPR system for personal gain and may have engaged in corporate espionage. The case shows how easily plate-tracking tools can be abused—and why Indiana needs statewide limits.

New reporting from 404 Media and WIRED shows that Flock uses overseas Upwork contractors to review and classify sensitive U.S. surveillance footage. The leak raises serious questions about who can access Indiana's ALPR data and why the state still has no ALPR laws.

A Kansas police chief ran ALPR searches on his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend more than 200 times. The case shows how easily license plate data can be abused when states lack uniform limits. Indiana has no statewide ALPR laws.

A new AP investigation shows how Border Patrol uses nationwide ALPR data to flag 'suspicious' travel patterns far beyond the border. The findings highlight why Indiana needs clear limits on ALPR retention, sharing, and oversight.

A new EFF analysis reveals that law enforcement agencies used Flock Safety’s nationwide ALPR network to run searches on protesters and activist groups, raising concerns about how unregulated ALPR systems can be used to monitor First Amendment activity.

At least 16 states across the United States have passed laws limiting ALPR data retention, sharing, or warrantless access. Indiana is among those with no statewide ALPR privacy protections.

A step-by-step guide for Indiana residents to investigate whether their city uses automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, with Indiana-specific public records tips and practical search strategies.

A viral r/Indiana thread about automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) shows that Hoosiers across the political spectrum are uneasy with mass vehicle tracking and want clear retention limits, vendor controls, and real transparency.

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are frequently mistaken for red-light or speed enforcement cameras. While they may look similar, they serve different purposes and collect different types of data — with major privacy implications.

A new request for an FTC investigation and a detailed cybersecurity whitepaper highlight growing concerns about how ALPR data is secured, accessed, and protected across the United States.

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are networked cameras that scan license plates and log where and when vehicles pass by. Used well, they can help solve crimes. Used without clear limits, they can create long-term location histories for everyday drivers.

The Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in Carpenter v. United States makes clear that ALPR data collection constitutes a Fourth Amendment 'search'—and that Indiana must enact clear regulations to stay constitutional.