In Wapello County, Iowa, a policy regarding the use of Flock license plate reader cameras has come to light, revealing that police are instructed to keep their usage a secret from the public. The policy explicitly directs officers not to mention the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology to individuals during stops or in their reports unless absolutely necessary. This raises concerns about transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices. The use of such surveillance tools without public awareness parallels past incidents involving IMSI-catchers, which were similarly concealed. The implications of this secrecy affect public trust and raise questions about the balance between security and individual rights.