The FBI Wants to Buy Nationwide Access to License Plate Readers
The FBI is seeking nationwide access to automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to enhance its tracking capabilities. This move has sparked concerns and protests regarding privacy and surveillance. The agency plans to award a contract for this data collection to a single vendor, with a budget of up to $36 million.
- ▪The FBI's procurement records indicate a need for accessible ALPR data across the United States.
- ▪ALPR technology allows law enforcement to track vehicle movements without a warrant.
- ▪The FBI is looking for coverage in various regions, including the Eastern and Western U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
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The FBI wants to buy access to automated license plate readers (ALPRs) nationwide, which would likely allow the agency to track the movements of vehicles—and by extension people—across the country without a warrant, according to FBI procurement records reviewed by 404 Media.The documents show that ALPRs continue to be a sought-after tool for law enforcement, not just for local police and individual communities, but federal agencies too. The news also comes as protests and pushback against ALPRs have spread around the country.💡Do you work at Flock or Motorola? I would love to hear from you.
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