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FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants 'data in near real time'
The FBI is seeking up to $36 million for nationwide access to automated license plate reader (ALPRs) data, which would allow it to query vehicle movements across the U.S. and its territories through a
The FBI is seeking up to $36 million for nationwide access to automated license plate reader (ALPRs) data, which would allow it to query vehicle movements across the U.S. and its territories through a commercial database. Using ALPR data would allow the FBI to track a person's movements without needing a warrant. The contract appears aimed at vendors like Flock or Motorola Solutions, which are among the only companies able to provide the type of data the FBI is seeking.
Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-19