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Another complication in the study's data is the viral "Kia Challenge" on social media, which led to increased Kia and Hyundai thefts.
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Another complication in the Flock Safety study's data is the viral "Kia Challenge" on social media, which led to increased Kia and Hyundai thefts.
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News Article
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{
    "event": "Kia Challenge",
    "impact": "increased Kia and Hyundai thefts",
    "company": "Flock Safety"
}
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Social Media Flock Safety Study Data Kia Challenge Kia Thefts Hyundai Thefts
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Created
October 2, 2026 at 9:07 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 9:07 AM (1 week ago)

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The Shaky Evidence That Flock Cameras Reduce Crime Rates
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https://reason.com/2026/09/18/the-shaky-evidence-that-flock-cameras-reduce-crime-rates

A new analysis by the Institute for Justice casts doubt on Flock Safety's claims that its automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) significantly reduce car theft and increase clearance rates. The analysis suggests that positive trends in crime rates were already present before ALPR deployment and that the study's methodology had flaws.

Flock Cameras ALPRs Crime Rates Car Theft Surveillance Technology Institute for Justice Data Analysis

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