The Metro: License plate readers in Ferndale draw criticism, face city council vote - WDET 101.9 FM

The Metro: License plate readers in Ferndale draw criticism, face city council vote - WDET 101.9 FM

Ferndale City Council will soon decide whether to renew a contract with public safety surveillance company Flock Safety for a subscription to their Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) product. A vote is expected in the coming weeks.The city’s first year of using the service, which it calls a pilot study, is coming to a close. In a September 29 city council meeting, Ferndale officials presented results of the pilot study and heard community co…