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In San Francisco , the debate over public safety technology has recently centered on Flock Safety cameras and digital currency billionaire Chris Larsen's role in expanding their use. Flock Safety, founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta , produces automated license plate reader cameras and other surveillance tools marketed to neighborhoods, businesses, homeowners associations, and law enforcement agencies. Unlike a traditional security camera that records continuous video , Flock cameras use motion activation and computer vision to capture still images of vehicles, including license plates, make, model, color, and other identifying features. The images are stored in a searchable database for a set period, typically 30 days , and can be searched by law enforcement to investigate crimes such as stolen vehicles, burglaries, and package thefts. Supporters describe them as a tool for solving crime after it happens, while critics raise concerns about privacy, data retention,...