The Ring of Fire
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Flock Is Just The Beginning...
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July 27, 2026
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7:06Now PlayingA new system from Leonardo, first reported by 404 Media, reportedly lets license plate camera networks identify the unique mix of wireless devices traveling with you, from your phone and earbuds to tire sensors, watches, key finders, and work badges. The company calls that bundle an “electronic fingerprint,” giving police and private surveillance networks a way to follow people through the objects they carry, even beyond the car itself. Flock camera systems are already facing scrutiny over ICE searches, abortion-related investigations, and local backlash, and SignalTrace pushes that infrastructure into a much more invasive era. Ring of Fire's Josh G. discusses
404 Media, This Company Will Add Phone, AirPod, and Smartwatch Trackers to License Plate Readers,
Leonardo, Elsag SignalTrace product page,
EFF, Are Your Local Police Using Flock Safety ALPRs to Scan for Immigrants?,
ACLU, Flock's Aggressive Expansions Go Far Beyond Simple Driver Surveillance,
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