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News Analysis 173 Lowe’s Parking Lots Are Reading Your License Plate Records show ALPR cameras at 173 Lowe's stores. Here's why a hardware store parking lot has become a surveillance checkpoint — and what you… August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis How Long Is Your License Plate Data Stored? A plain-English guide to ALPR data retention periods, who can access your scans, and how to find your local policy. July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis The Exact Public Records Request for Your City’s ALPR Program A copy-paste public records request that gets real answers about your city's license plate camera network—no legal training required. July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Do License Plate Readers Reduce Crime? How to Read the Claims A plain-English guide to evaluating ALPR crime-reduction claims—what vendors and police say, what the words actually mean, and how to check for yourself. July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Ten Questions to Ask Your Sheriff About Camera Data Sharing A plain-English checklist for residents who want straight answers about how license plate camera data is stored, shared, and used. July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Fact-Checking Vendor Crime Stats Behind ALPR Claims Flock said crime fell in San Marino, CA. Forbes checked the numbers and found burglaries rose. Here's how to verify any vendor's crime stat… July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Sales Demo, Sensitive Cameras: A Lesson in Vendor Access A reported case of a vendor accessing cameras near a children's gym during a sales demo — and a contract renewal anyway — reveals… July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis The Great Cancellation: Why Cities Are Dropping Flock ALPRs Since early 2025, cities from Austin to Cleveland have paused or ended Flock contracts. Here's why the dam broke — and how your town… July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis How to Find Out If Your Town Has a Flock Safety Contract A step-by-step guide to researching whether your local police department uses Flock Safety ALPR cameras—no special access required. July 9, 2026 Read →

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