Atlanta, GA, August 10, 2026 —

NORTH MANCHESTER, IN – An investigation into the use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by North Manchester law enforcement has brought to light allegations of potential misuse. The scrutiny intensified following discoveries made by a local resident, Bob Sklar, who expressed concerns about how his vehicle was tracked.

Through public records and information obtained from a third-party website, Sklar reportedly found that his vehicle had been extensively monitored by the police. While the specifics of the alleged misuse were not detailed in the provided information, the discovery has raised questions about the oversight of ALPR technology in the community.

Flock Safety, the company providing the ALPR technology, states that it has safeguards in place to prevent misuse. However, this incident in North Manchester appears to be part of a larger, ongoing discussion about the deployment and regulation of ALPRs. Reports suggest a broader pattern of alleged misuse across the country, with concerns ranging from unauthorized tracking to instances of stalking and harassment.

Further complicating transparency, the investigation noted a recent alteration to Flock’s system. A change has reportedly reduced the visibility of audit logs, which are crucial for tracking who accesses license plate data and for what purpose. This reduction in transparency may make it more challenging to identify and address instances of improper use moving forward.

The contractor’s name involved in the North Manchester deployment was not provided. The specific period during which Sklar’s vehicle was tracked extensively was also not specified. Further details regarding the exact nature of the alleged misuse and any subsequent actions taken by law enforcement or the company were not available.



Story summarized from the original created by Brendan Keefe, Emily Featherston on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.

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