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News Analysis 173 Lowe’s Parking Lots Are Reading Your License Plate Records show ALPR cameras at 173 Lowe's stores. Here's why a hardware store parking lot has become a surveillance checkpoint — and what you… August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Can You Actually Opt Out of Flock Safety? Not Really ALPR cameras scan every plate that passes, no exceptions. Here's why 'opting out' of Flock Safety isn't a real option—and what you can do… August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Stow Officer Resigns Amid Flock Camera Misuse Allegations A Stow, Massachusetts police officer accused of misusing a Flock ALPR camera has resigned, per NBC Boston. Here's why audit trails matter. August 27, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Central Ohio Asks: Who’s Watching the Flock Cameras? A Columbus Metropolitan Club panel tackles the growing debate over Flock Safety license plate cameras. Here's why it matters to you. August 27, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Ex-Deputy Charged Over Flock Misuse: Why It Matters A former Kenosha County deputy faces charges tied to Flock camera misuse — a reminder that ALPR data needs real oversight. August 26, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Flock Cameras and the ‘Are We Becoming China?’ Question A YouTube creator asks if Flock Safety cameras mirror China's surveillance state. The comparison is provocative — but the real risks are closer to… August 26, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Indiana’s License Plate Readers Draw Fresh Scrutiny Reports of surveillance concerns and police misuse are putting Indiana's license plate readers under a brighter spotlight. August 25, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Two More ALPRs Spotted Near Corning, NY: What It Means Camera Watch flags two newly reported license plate readers around Corning, NY. Here's what that means for residents' privacy. August 25, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Darth Vader Crashes San Diego Council to Warn on Surveillance A costume protest at a California city council meeting is a reminder: public comment is still one of the strongest tools against unchecked ALPR… August 24, 2026 Read →

News Analysis 2 More License Plate Cameras Spotted in Gainesville, FL Two additional automated license plate readers have reportedly been added around Gainesville, FL, growing a surveillance network few residents get to vote on. August 24, 2026 Read →

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