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BBC Verify examined the rapid expansion of Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate and surveillance camera network across the United States, which has been adopted by thousands of law enforcement agencies and local governments. The network's growth has drawn increasing scrutiny over privacy concerns, data sharing practices, and potential misuse. Critics argue the system's broad surveillance capabilities raise civil liberties issues, particularly regarding how data is accessed and shared among agencies, including federal immigration enforcement. The report highlights growing public and political pushback against the technology's expanding footprint nationwide.