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On the agenda: Santarosa City Council — license plate reader (Oct 27)
The published agenda for this October 27 meeting contains: "license plate reader". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Clearwater Board of County Commissioners — Automated License Plate (Oct 27)
The published agenda for this October 27 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Beverly Hills meeting — License Plate Reader (Oct 22)
The published agenda for this October 22 meeting contains: "License Plate Reader". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Harbor Management Commission Meeting Agenda (PDF) — license plate reader (Oct 22)
The published agenda for this October 22 meeting contains: "license plate reader". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Appleton Common Council — ALPR (Oct 21)
The published agenda for this October 21 meeting contains: "ALPR". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Pocatello meeting — FLOCK CAMERA (Oct 21)
The published agenda for this October 21 meeting contains: "FLOCK CAMERA", "Flock camera". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Baldwin Park City Council Regular_FA_HA Meeting — Automated License Plate (Oct 21)
The published agenda for this October 21 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Chowchilla meeting — surveillance camera (Oct 21)
The published agenda for this October 21 meeting contains: "surveillance camera". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
Agenda WatchOpen the record →
Sheriff’s Flock Network Is Suspended, Not Removed
VictoriesOpen the record →
Kaul, Toney Battle in Rematch for Attorney General
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CoverageOpen the record →
Silicon Valley democratic socialist group's membership swells
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CoverageOpen the record →
Sterling Heights City Council To Vote on Renewing Flock Camera Contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
Elgin cuts ties with Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Candidates in key Huntsville area state house race give views on gambling, Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
FLOCK Cameras Spot Stolen Vehicle, Leading to Wild Chase Through Ukiah and Talmage
CoverageOpen the record →
City of Reno Council to vote on $22M Axon tech deal that would expand police surveillance tools
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
AXON CAMERAS RENO CITY COUNCIL GMR
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Mapquest just rolled out a new feature called "The Roads Have Eyes" which provides the locations of many license plate readers all over the country like Flock and Axon
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Former Flock Safety Manager Sues Over Sexist Culture
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Over 100 arrested since Live Facial Recognition rollout by Bedfordshire Police
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Ashley Moody says she's not avoiding the press, then walks away during Flock camera question
CoverageOpen the record →
Suspect arrested in shooting of Flock cameras in Wichita Falls
CoverageOpen the record →
Deadline Detroit | Bridge Michigan: Fact check -- Mike Rogers Pushed Patriot Act, But Isn't to Blame for Flock Cameras
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CoverageOpen the record →
How Lurie's bid to reshape City Hall drew a new donor class
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CoverageOpen the record →
Pennsylvania House Passes ALPR Camera Regulation Bill 190–13, Has Multiple Proposals To Ban Flock and ALPR Cameras
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
'BAG THOSE CAMERAS': The debate over Flock surveillance cameras drew strong opinions in Quincy as residents packed a meeting to make their voices heard.
Council FightsOpen the record →
McKee Administration Shares New Guidance For Automated License Plate Readers
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CoverageOpen the record →
Police deploying facial recognition technology in Basildon
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Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Odessa Will Purchase 920 Facial Recognition Cameras
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Former Georgia police sergeant arrested, jailed for Flock camera misuse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Police have made over 100 arrests since Live Facial Recognition introduced
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
OPINION: “1984’s” Big Brother rebranded to Flock
CoverageOpen the record →
Police Leaders Are Building Their Own License Plate Reader Safeguards and Expect Every New Technology to Face the Same Test, NPI Report Finds
CoverageOpen the record →
Facial recognition vans to be deployed in south Essex town this weekend
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Piper Sandler Has Lowered Expectations for Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Stock Price
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Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
MapQuest Is Fighting The System By Showing Flock Camera Locations To Drivers
CoverageOpen the record →
North Texas Robber Challenges Warrantless Flock Searches
CoverageOpen the record →
Attorney reflects on how Flock camera data could reshape personal injury litigation
CoverageOpen the record →
The $10 trick hiding Flock cameras from city councils
Council FightsOpen the record →
Surveillance Daily: October 20, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
CoverageOpen the record →
Lincoln Resident Urges Rules for Axon, Police Data Deals
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
TSA audit finds “significant weakness” with facial recognition privacy
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Poll: Limits on license plate reader use, retention needed for privacy
CoverageOpen the record →
Deputies track stolen car via ALPR after high-speed chase in El Cajon
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CoverageOpen the record →
Russellville to end contract with Flock
VictoriesOpen the record →
Former James City County Police Officer charged with Flock misuse, Williamsburg law enforcement, community organizers respond
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Officers Charged Over Flock Camera Misuse: Why It Matters
Two Illinois officers face official misconduct charges tied to Flock license plate camera use, a reminder that audits and oversight matter.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Oak Brook Police Defend Flock Cameras After Mall Incident
Police say license plate readers helped identify a suspect. Here's what that claim means, and doesn't mean, for everyday privacy.
CoverageOpen the record →
Why police drones are flying in Seattle despite surveillance policy
Police DronesOpen the record →
Mount Vernon ends license plate camera program; Ruckman resigns
Mount Vernon ends license plate camera program; Ruckman resigns Your Ohio News
CoverageOpen the record →
Could Santa Ana Become the Next OC City to Turn off Flock Cameras?
CoverageOpen the record →
Georgia sheriff's office ends relationship with Flock
CoverageOpen the record →
MapQuest's New Feature Shows Drivers Exactly Where Flock Cameras Are Watching
CoverageOpen the record →
Inquirer Calls Police Drones 'Cheaper.' Lower Merion Asked $375,000
Police DronesOpen the record →
Lamb Checkoff Funds Research To Improve Flock Productivity
CoverageOpen the record →
Arlington police chief emphasizes support for automated license-plate readers
CoverageOpen the record →
Form SC 14D9 SOUNDTHINKING, INC. Filed by: SOUNDTHINKING, INC.
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
A cash offer with no financing condition wins SoundThinking (SSTI) board backing.
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Onslow County Sheriff’s Office to replace stationary ALPRs with cameras inside patrol cars
CoverageOpen the record →
4th Circuit Sets Argument In Remanded Geofence Warrant Case
Phone & Device TrackingOpen the record →
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