Flock says it will now require US law enforcement to attach a criminal case number to license plate searches, after a WaPo investigation into police misuse (Washington Post)

Flock Intelligence, a major license plate reader provider, is implementing stricter access controls requiring law enforcement to attach criminal case numbers to searches following media scrutiny of misuse patterns. This regulatory shift signals increasing governmental and public pressure on companies providing surveillance technology to implement stronger audit trails and accountability measures. IT leaders managing law enforcement partnerships or surveillance infrastructure must prepare for enhanced compliance requirements, potential system redesigns, and stronger oversight mechanisms that will likely become industry standards.