In one California town, Flock misread license plates in 71% of the alerts it sent to police
Business Insider · July 31, 2026 · Roseville, California
Roseville PD analyzed 1,427 Flock alerts in 2023–24 flagging stolen or felony vehicles. The department found 71% involved an incorrect plate read (1,011 alerts). Flock markets overall read accuracy around 96%.
Why it is in the file
The 71% figure is real but applies to alerts, not all scans. Cite it with that caveat or opponents will knock it down. Pair with the Sacramento Bee follow-up.
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