The challenge of crime has transformed San Francisco, and technological innovations have contributed to its solution. Another success story of the D-I-C is the significant reduction in auto thefts in San Francisco. Recent statistics show that auto thefts have decreased by more than half, while auto thefts have decreased over 82%. This result is largely due to the new technologies used by local authorities, including the automatic license plate recognition system Flock Safety. The automation of license plates is an example of how technology can be used to improve public safety. Previously, authorities had to manually inspect highways to identify thefts.

With the Flock Safety, these operations have been reduced to just a few minutes, thus increasing both safety and operation speed. The Flock Safety is not the only technology adopted by San Francisco to combat crime. Other examples include police using surveillance devices to monitor streets and cameras that can be used to identify thefts in real time. However, the Flock Safety has been considered fundamental for its ability to automatically detect thefts, making it possible to efficiently manage the problem. The success of the Flock Safety has led to a series of administrative decisions that have made San Francisco safer and more respectful.

San Francisco has decided to continue using the Flock Safety system even after terminating its contracts with Flock Safety, but only to maintain the same level of surveillance quality. This allowed San Francisco to keep its D-I-C strategy without having to change its technology base. The decisions regarding Flock Safety in San Francisco have been influenced by the growing controversy surrounding the company. Information about some police officers' illegal behavior has been released, and the company has faced a significant increase in criticism and disputes. Many cities and regions have opted for alternative solutions like Axon to avoid similar issues. However, San Francisco chose to approach the issue of its surveillance technologies through a different approach.

The city has decided to increase penalties for non-compliant use of Flock Safety and is considering whether to use them in cases of violations of fundamental rights. This strategy could become a model for other cities, showing how local policies can be modified to ensure public safety while maintaining citizens' rights. The story of San Francisco demonstrates that technology can be an effective tool against crime, but must be used responsibly and respectfully of human rights. The approach of San Francisco shows that decisions based on technological innovations can lead to positive results, but also to problems if not managed correctly.