U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Raphael Warnock Send Letter to DOJ Urging Flock Camera Guardrails

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide state and local law enforcement agencies with guidance on how to prevent the misuse of automatic license plate readers (ALPR), like Flock Safety cameras. “Flock cameras have proven to be a valuable tool for law enforcement in keeping our communities safe. While I support the technology’s aim, I also believe commonsense safeguards can prevent misuse by a small number of bad actors. That’s why I look forward to working with Senator Warnock alongside the Department of Justice to ensure this technology is used responsibly by our law enforcement officers,” said Senator Britt. ALPR cameras capture the plate, make, model, and color of passing cars. The cameras are used by law enforcement agencies across the country to find stolen vehicles, locate missing people, and investigate other crimes. The Senators’ letter comes amidst growing national concern over the misuse of ALPR technology. “We are deeply concerned about the misuse of ALPR systems and believe that appropriate safeguards are necessary to protect against unauthorized access and abuse, including by individuals who might misuse the technology to stalk and harass their victims. We also want to ensure that funding of these technologies is paired with appropriate oversight to ensure that the funding is not used to facilitate such abuse,” wrote the Senators. Senator Britt prioritizes responsible technological innovation. She has pushed for increased guardrails for minors regarding AI, social media, and gambling, and she leads numerous pieces of legislation in the Senate, including , the GUARD Act , Stop the Scroll Act , and the GAME Act . She continues to fight for the privacy and safety of Americans, in addition to ensuring America continues to lead the AI race against China. You can read the full letter here . ###