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Who makes these cameras?
Flock Safety is a prominent company that provides ALPR systems to law enforcement agencies across the United States. Their technology aims to help police solve crimes by identifying vehicles involved in incidents. This story shows that even sophisticated systems can have critical flaws, leading to serious consequences for innocent people.
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