Angry Norfolk residents lose lawsuit to stop Flock license plate scanners
Summary
A federal judge in Virginia ruled Norfolk's use of nearly 200 Flock license plate readers constitutional and allowed the program to continue, dismissing the Schmidt v. City of Norfolk suit. The decision acknowledges potential future privacy concerns but concludes the current setup does not track a person’s movements in total. The article also notes privacy advocates' intent to appeal and mentions other jurisdictions that have ended Flock contracts, highlighting the broader debate over ALPR surveillance.