Massie Bill Would Bar Funding for Police Using Flock License Plate Readers
Summary
Representative Thomas Massie plans to introduce a bill that would stop federal funding to police and towns using automatic license plate readers (ALPR), like those made by Flock Safety. The bill aims to limit surveillance on ordinary citizens by these cameras.Key Facts
- Massie is a Republican congressman from Kentucky with libertarian views on privacy and government surveillance.
- The bill targets ALPR systems, especially those from Flock Safety, which works with over 5,000 police agencies across 6,000 communities.
- These cameras record vehicle data such as license plate numbers, make, model, color, and location.
- Flock Safety says their technology helped in over one million investigations and found more than 10,000 missing people in 2025.
- Flock Safety argues the bill would hurt public safety and suggests laws should focus on proper oversight instead of banning the technology.
- Massie previously introduced the Surveillance Accountability Act, requiring warrants for certain surveillance and banning warrantless use of facial recognition and vehicle tracking tied to individuals.
- Some cities have stopped using Flock's technology due to concerns about data privacy and sharing.
- Law enforcement officials say ALPR technology helps save resources and solve crimes.
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