A Flock license plate reader linked a San Diego man to a violent crime. He was five miles away.
Summary
Times of San Diego reports that a Flock Automated License Plate Reader hit wrongly linked Hugo Parra to a violent crime, despite Parra being miles away. The article discusses false positives in ALPR systems, potential civil rights violations, and ongoing litigation against the city over surveillance data and misreads, highlighting broader concerns about mass surveillance in San Diego.