California Sues El Cajon Over Out-of-State ALPR Searches
California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken legal action against the city of El Cajon and its police department. The lawsuit alleges that the department has been violating state law by using an automated license plate reader (ALPR) database for searches on behalf of out-of-state law enforcement agencies. The controversy surrounds the use of Flock Safety's database, which stores license plate images and locations in the USA.
Bonta's office has asked El Cajon officials to halt these searches, but they have continued. The lawsuit notes the controversy over whether state law indeed prohibits such actions. Bonta is seeking a court order to stop these searches and confirm his office's interpretation of the law.
Flock Safety, the leading ALPR manufacturer in the United States, has its cameras installed in over 6,000 American cities and towns. The company's database has become a contentious issue as more police departments, including the San Diego Police Department, have started using it. Some agencies have been found searching for undocumented immigrants and abortion patients, raising privacy concerns. Bonta has expressed that 'To protect public safety, you need public trust. When information about Californians leaves the state, we no longer have any say over how it is used or shared.'
The state of California is suing the city of El Cajon and its police department for allegedly violating state law by using Flock Safety's ALPR database for out-of-state searches. Bonta aims to clarify the legality of such actions and protect the privacy of California residents.
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