The concerns did not originate in Redmond but stemmed from an incident in Auburn, where officials discovered that U.S. Border Patrol accessed the city’s Flock system without permission.
That revelation spurred Redmond’s council to recommend the temporary shutdown.
In Lynnwood, police also announced a pause while reviewing privacy protections and system controls.
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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car’s location, date, and time. They also capture your car’s make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.
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