FBI Seeks Nationwide License Plate Reader Access Without Warrant Requirement
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Summary
The FBI is seeking to purchase nationwide access to automated license plate readers (ALPRs), which would enable warrantless tracking of vehicle movements across the country. Procurement records reviewed by 404 Media reveal the agency's interest in this surveillance technology, which is already widely used by local law enforcement. The news comes amid growing public protests and pushback against ALPR deployment. Only a few vendors, notably Flock and Motorola, could likely fulfill the FBI's requirements.
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The FBI wants to buy access to automated license plate readers (ALPRs) nationwide, which would likely allow the agency to track the movements of vehicles—and by extension people—across the country without a warrant
The documents show that ALPRs continue to be a sought-after tool for law enforcement, not just for local police and individual communities, but federal agencies too
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