Are Flock Cameras on Long Island Keeping You Safe or Tracking You?

Chances are, Flock cameras have already captured your license plate somewhere on Long Island.

These automatic license plate readers record vehicle information and store it in a searchable database.

Police say the cameras help solve crimes, recover stolen vehicles and locate missing people.

But civil liberties advocates warn the technology could allow authorities to track people’s movements, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.

Now, New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would limit how police use the cameras, restrict data sharing and shorten how long information can be stored.

Are Flock cameras keeping Long Islanders safe or putting their privacy at risk?

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