The findings, released by the advocacy group Deflock Elk Grove, are based on records obtained through the California Public Records Act. The group says the records show more than 8 million searches of Elk Grove's Flock Safety license plate reader system since 2021.
The records also show more than 3,000 out-of-state agencies accessed Elk Grove's license plate data, including agencies in states such as Florida and Maine, as well as federal agencies including the FBI, ATF and U.S. Border Patrol.
Members of Deflock Elk Grove argue the findings raise concerns about compliance with a California law that generally prohibits automated license plate reader data from being shared with entities outside the state.
"Either they don't understand how the data are being used, or they are lying to us," Halsell said, adding that the group is concerned the information could be abused.
During an Elk Grove City Council meeting in April, Police Chief Bobby Davis assured the city council that precautions were in place to protect privacy.
Davis said the cameras are a valuable crime-fighting tool.
The police department now says it's doing an internal review and has changed system access and oversight. But members of Deflock Elk Grove are now calling for an independent investigation by the state auditor.
CBS News Sacramento also reached out to Elk Grove's mayor and city manager, but a city spokesperson says it's too premature for them to comment.
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