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News Analysis Different Logo, Same Camera: The ALPR Brand Maze Flock Safety, Motorola, Genetec: the names change but the license plate surveillance is the same. Here's why that matters. September 17, 2026 Read →
News Analysis Decatur ALPR Misuse Probe: Why Officer Audits Matter A Decatur police officer is under investigation for possibly misusing license plate reader data, a reminder that ALPR systems need real oversight. September 16, 2026 Read →
News Analysis Flock Cameras Explained: What Local Police Demos Really Show An Excelsior Springs PD demo of Flock ALPR tech is a good excuse to ask how these cameras work and who's watching the data. September 16, 2026 Read →
News Analysis Green Bay’s Draft ALPR Policy: Why the Fine Print Matters Green Bay police are rolling out a new ALPR policy. Here's why the details of that policy, not just the cameras, deserve public scrutiny. September 15, 2026 Read →
News Analysis Norwalk’s Flock Camera Portal: A Small Step, Big Questions Norwalk has launched a transparency portal for its Flock license plate readers. Here's what that means and what it doesn't. September 15, 2026 Read →
News Analysis When Every Camera Pings You: The Real Cost of ALPR Networks A viral video warns of a future with no privacy left. Here's what automated license plate readers actually do and how to push back. September 14, 2026 Read →
News Analysis 4 New License Plate Readers Reported in Dickinson, ND Camera Watch reports four new automated license plate readers around Dickinson, North Dakota, adding to a growing surveillance network. September 14, 2026 Read →
News Analysis What Flock Cameras Actually See on Your Street A new video asks what Flock Safety cameras really capture. Here's the plain-language context on ALPRs and how to push for accountability. September 13, 2026 Read →
News Analysis Siloam Springs Set to Discuss Flock Safety ALPRs Sep 8 Flock Safety license plate readers are on the Siloam Springs, Arkansas meeting agenda for September 8. Here's what residents should know. September 13, 2026 Read →
News Analysis 85 Searches: An Alpharetta Officer Used Flock to Track Two Fellow Cops A patrol officer in Alpharetta, Georgia ran 85 searches of the Flock Safety camera network to track two people. Both of them were fellow… September 12, 2026 Read →

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