Federal immigration authorities used Chico’s ALPRs as recently as this past summer, the Chico Police Department states in a 19-page report released Sept. 18.
Flock Safety, known for its widespread automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, has been facing massive national backlash for privacy concerns.
The government’s deportation efforts are increasingly relying on the deployment of surveillance tools that experts say directly threaten Americans' civil liberties.
