AUSTIN, Texas - Worries about mass surveillance have both Austin and San Marcos debating the future of automated license plate reader (ALPR) programs.

The Flock cameras have been scrutinized over privacy concerns and data access.

Austin

What we know:

Community members took the stand one by one during Tuesday's City Council work session to call for the council to strike down the renewal of the ALPR program in Austin.

In 2022, Travis County granted the Austin Police Department the authority to use ALPR and in March 2024, the Flock cameras went live in Austin.

This March, the city council approved a 90-day extension and in May an audit on the program was released.

Resident concerns

"This program represents and imminent security threat to Austinites and your constituents by ena

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