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· Roseville, CA

Flock misread license plates in 71% of alerts sent to Roseville police

Flock Safety’s license-plate readers sent 1,427 alerts to Roseville, California police in 2023 and 2024 flagging vehicles as stolen or used in a felony. A police department analysis found that in 71% of those alerts, Flock’s software incorrectly read the license plates. The city has used Flock cameras since 2021 and has spent around $450,000 on Flock products since 2020. Roseville police said none of the incorrect alerts resulted in a traffic stop or arrest because officers verify plates before stopping.

$450,000Contract spendreportednot on THE TABTotal spent on Flock products since 2020, per article.

Also in Roseville, CA

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  1. Flock misread license plates in 71% of alerts sent to Roseville police this entry
  2. +1 dayRoseville audit: 71% of Flock alerts were misreads

Sources

  1. Flock Misread License Plates in 71% of Alerts It Sent Roseville Police — Business Insider, Jul 31, 2026 (businessinsider.com)

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