Flock license plate reader wrongly linked a San Diego man to a violent crime

Tech Regulation & Compliance, Other: surveillance technology(timesofsandiego.com)view on HackerNews
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Author: loteck

Date: 6/7/2026

Article Summary:
A San Diego man was falsely linked to a crime by a Flock license plate reader, highlighting the risks of mass surveillance and the potential for false positives.