President Donald Trump said that his administration is reviewing Flock Safety surveillance cameras amid growing concerns that the technology could give authorities sweeping power to track the movements of law-abiding Americans.
Trump addressed the issue for the first time when asked for his position. The review comes as questions mount about the capabilities of automated license plate reader systems deployed by law enforcement agencies across the country.
Flock Safety cameras capture images of vehicle license plates and associated data, which can be stored and searched by police. Critics argue the systems create detailed records of individuals' travel patterns without warrants or suspicion of wrongdoing.
The president's comments signal that the White House is taking these privacy considerations seriously. Officials have not provided a timeline for the review or indicated what changes might result from it.
Supporters of stricter oversight note that such technology, while useful for solving crimes, risks expanding government surveillance into everyday activities of citizens who have broken no laws. The administration's examination reflects broader debates over balancing public safety tools with constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.
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