Sabrina Cervantes Democrat, State Assembly, District 58 (Corona)Critics of the technology cite high-profile examples of California police using license plate data inappropriately, including to stalk or harass innocent people. Local agencies have total control over the data Flock readers collect, the company said. “ICE does not have direct access to Flock cameras, systems or data.” The Berkeley Police Department noted similar successes after 52 Flock cameras were installed last year. The department noted its rate for solving robbery cases climbed from 34% in 2024 to 49% the following year, thanks in part to the license plate data.