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On the agenda: Houston Items IV to XII — ALPR (Oct 20)
The published agenda for this October 20 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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In the minutes: Carmel Common Council Meeting, Flock Camera (Oct 19)
Meeting minutes published with the October 19, 2026 meeting documents record: "Flock Camera". These terms appear in the minutes, not as items on that agenda. The document stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Lake Jackson meeting — Flock Safety (Oct 19)
The published agenda for this October 19 meeting contains: "Flock Safety", "LPR 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: Jackson Regular Town Council Workshop — Flock Safety (Oct 19)
The published agenda for this October 19 meeting contains: "Flock Safety". 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: Vallejo Joint Police Oversight & Accountability Commission and Surveillance Advisory Board Special Meeting — FLOCK SAFETY (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 meeting contains: "FLOCK SAFETY", "Flock Safety". 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: Flossmoor meeting — surveillance camera (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 meeting contains: "surveillance camera", "facial recognition", "Surveillance camera", "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: Russellville meeting — Flock Safety (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 meeting contains: "Flock Safety". 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: Cudahy meeting — Flock camera (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 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: Trenton meeting — Flock camera (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 meeting contains: "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: Deerfield meeting — FLOCK CAMERA (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 meeting contains: "FLOCK CAMERA", "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: Charlton County Board of Commissioners — FLOCK camera (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 meeting contains: "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: Hanover Park meeting — surveillance camera (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 meeting contains: "surveillance 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: Milwaukee FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION — license plate reader (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 meeting contains: "license plate reader", "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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Harris County, TX — Commissioners Court 2026-10-15
Agenda includes discussion and possible action on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and their use in Harris County, Texas.
EventsOpen the record →
On the agenda: Lawrence meeting — Automated License Plate (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate", "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: Houston Commissioners Court — Automated License Plate (Oct 15)
The published agenda for this October 15 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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Overland Park police tighten rules on license plate readers, data sharing
CoverageOpen the record →
"If they are license plate readers, why are they pointed at a splash pad?" — Parents raise concerns as 8 government Flock cameras monitor children's play areas in Slayter Creek Park, Texas.
CoverageOpen the record →
Texas ICE agent charged after being shot by homeowner during attack on daughter
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ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Apple Debuts HomePod mini 2 With Siri AI Support and New Audio Features
Face Recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Flock camera agreement costs police department $33K per year
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CoverageOpen the record →
Retired firefighter Michael L. Menefee running for Sonoma District 1
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Rep. Tlaib introduces bill to prohibit Flock cameras, mass surveillance tech
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Plano approves taking down Flock cameras; police chief cites alleged misuse in other agencies
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
The Tech Oligarchs Have Captured Washington — Now They're Pivoting to the States
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CoverageOpen the record →
NOPD to start using drones as first responders for French Quarter by end of October
Police DronesOpen the record →
O.C. beaches, already in peril due to erosion, now face the Super El Niño
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Lubbock County Judge denies sexual contact allegations made by justice of the peace
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Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Cheektowaga residents call for removal of Flock cameras after alleged misuse
VictoriesOpen the record →
How an FIU student’s question led to the removal of Flock cameras from Florida state roads
VictoriesOpen the record →
Sonoma County human rights commission to host public forum on Flock and license plate readers
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Ohio state rep. calls for 'indefinite pause' on license plate readers after Sharonville lieutenant indictment
VictoriesOpen the record →
Police lieutenant indicted after allegedly using Flock cameras to track person for personal reasons
CoverageOpen the record →
ASUA notebook 9/30: ASUA discusses Flock cameras and the return of Pi Kappa Alpha to the UA
CoverageOpen the record →
Reno PD liability in facial recognition arrest lawsuit comes down to training
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Cathy Summers, Maryellen Murphy face off in Missouri House District 94 race
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Tlaib unveils bill to prohibit use of federal funding for Flock, other automated surveillance tech
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Penn State Drops Flock Safety Cameras After Cost Review
VictoriesOpen the record →
Henderson residents split on Flock cameras as commission takes no vote
Council FightsOpen the record →
Council tables Oshkosh license plate reader restrictions
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock slashes 1 in 6 jobs — as outcry builds to take down its whole camera network
CoverageOpen the record →
Capital murder trial continues for Tyler man accused in brutal killing
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Cleveland school administrators push to renew Flock camera contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
Lawsuit alleges CCSO used Flock cameras in retaliation
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Fact-checking the LA mayoral debate – NBC Los Angeles
Flock Safety
Council FightsOpen the record →
Westborough residents battle Amazon delivery drones and 'Big Tech'
Flock Safety
Police DronesOpen the record →
Gov. Wes Moore orders state agencies to target youth car thefts
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CoverageOpen the record →
21,605 Axon Enterprise, Inc $AXON Shares Purchased by Adirondack Trust Co.
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Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Community College Candidate Marks Prescott Flock Cameras With ‘Neon Octopuses’
CoverageOpen the record →
Ohio Police lieutenant indicted for misuse of FLOCK cameras
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock cameras assist Ardmore police in arresting two people tied to alleged assault, stolen car
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CoverageOpen the record →
Gas Pump Skimmers Are Still A Problem, Here's How You Can Spot Them
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CoverageOpen the record →
Texas bans state grant money for automatic license plate readers. What changes?
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Illinois College Covers Flock Cameras, Workers Uncover Them
CoverageOpen the record →
Inside Mon County deputies' searches of Flock camera database
CoverageOpen the record →
Marshfield Police Face 50% Increase in Technology Contract Costs, Council Discusses Drones and Flock Cameras
Police DronesOpen the record →
People are building license plate reader cameras to track the cops
CoverageOpen the record →
Kyle's Flock license plate readers to be covered up until May 2027 election
CoverageOpen the record →
Cops' Racist Texts Detail Alleged Contest To Pull Over Black Drivers
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Taser maker Axon is mandating AI use to speed up work as its surveillance tools face scrutiny
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
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