Procurement records: the FBI seeks a vendor that can provide access to automated license plate readers nationwide; Flock and Motorola are among the few options (Joseph Cox/404 Media)

The FBI is seeking a nationwide automated license plate reader (ALPR) system, with only Flock and Motorola positioned as viable vendors, indicating potential consolidation in critical law enforcement technology infrastructure. This procurement signals increasing federal investment in surveillance and data aggregation capabilities, which has significant implications for data privacy, vendor dependencies, and the regulatory landscape that IT organizations must navigate. Technology leaders should anticipate potential requirements to support law enforcement data requests and consider the security, compliance, and reputational risks associated with vendors providing access to such sensitive infrastructure.