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Poughkeepsie, NY — Public Hearing on Resolution R-26-66 (End Flock Safety Relationship)
Public Hearing scheduled for November 2, 2026 at 5:30pm on R-26-66, a Resolution to End the City of Poughkeepsie's Relationship With Flock Safety and Require Guardrails Prior to Any Future Use of ALPRs.
EventsOpen the record →
On the agenda: Bismarck ALPR Committee Meeting — ALPR (Oct 27)
The published agenda for this October 27 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: 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: Desoto meeting — Automated License Plate (Oct 26)
The published agenda for this October 26 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.
Agenda WatchOpen the record →
On the agenda: Haltom City meeting — automated license plate (Oct 26)
The published agenda for this October 26 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: St George Agenda — 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: 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.
Agenda WatchOpen the record →
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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42 parking charge notices issued in Bradford day of action | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Facial Recognition
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Lafayette to terminate Flock contract early, remove cameras from city
Flock Safety
VictoriesOpen the record →
NKY city to hold special meeting on usage of Flock cameras in community
CoverageOpen the record →
Manchester weighs Flock camera alternatives ahead of Vermont ALPR ban
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
City Expands Use of AI Camera Systems
License Plate Reader
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Marin County city turns off Flock surveillance cameras after residents raise data-sharing concern
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Joe Manchin rips Schumer for working against 'dear friend' Susan Collins: 'so crazy'
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Republican appointee accused of 'cosplaying' as gov with 'executive orders' in name only
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CoverageOpen the record →
How to Turn on MapQuest's Flock Camera Map
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
A Missouri City Just Tossed Trash Bags on All its Flock Cameras
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CoverageOpen the record →
Fort Bend County Law Enforcement Join Together To Defend Flock Cameras
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock cameras: Medford Police meet regarding the 25 cameras in the city
CoverageOpen the record →
Local police use Flock cameras to catch alleged camera thief
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock camera helps deputies arrest Louisiana murder suspects in Pearland
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety's new safeguards leave questions about police access without warrants
CoverageOpen the record →
Election integrity, affordability, immigration, data centers and Flock cameras: Key issues for Greater Houston voters
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Robbinsdale takes down Flock cameras, contemplates Axon contract
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
US Park Police spend $343,000 on mobile surveillance cameras in Washington DC
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Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Abilene Flock Cameras: I Love Catching Bad Guys, But What About Our Privacy?
CoverageOpen the record →
Bob Mahacek, Meredith Sumenek face off for vacant District 95 House seat
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Wife: Ga. officer fired over personal ALPR use was trying to locate her during possible medical emergency
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock cameras get the attention of county commissioners
Council FightsOpen the record →
Beverly Residents Speak Out Against 'Surveillance State' In Flock Debate
Council FightsOpen the record →
Berea leaders call for further discussion of city’s Flock camera policy: ‘Lot of gray area’
CoverageOpen the record →
Cops Warned to Look for ‘Suspicious Behavior’ From People Opposing Flock at City Council Meetings
Council FightsOpen the record →
N.J. councilman says Flock cameras are a ‘serious privacy concern,’ calls for them to be banned
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Police officer fired after letting ICE agent husband access Flock data
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
WNC Detective fired for license plate reader system misuse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Springfield City Council opts to keep $1.1M ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Flock coverage roundup: More alleged misuse, more scrutiny
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
This Town Removed Every Flock Camera And Replaced Them With 54 Other Plate Readers
VictoriesOpen the record →
Webster Groves City Council, police chief spar over Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Ex-Georgia police sergeant accused of misusing Flock camera system
CoverageOpen the record →
Missouri City Just Smothered Its Flock Cameras With Trash Bags
CoverageOpen the record →
Normal Police unveils pilot program using drones as first responders
Police DronesOpen the record →
Plate expectations: Sandoval County now requires permits for license plate cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
SLO County beach town to keep using license plate surveillance cameras. Here’s why
CoverageOpen the record →
University of Illinois Senate plans to review Flock automated license plate reader contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
What is the status of Flock cameras in Alamogordo?
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Camera Company Adds Federal Lobbying Firepower
CoverageOpen the record →
London police test 'live facial recognition' technology at Chelsea and Tottenham derby
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Police deploying facial recognition vans in Clacton | Clacton and Frinton Gazette
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Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Isabel's morning briefing
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CoverageOpen the record →
Excelsior Springs removes Flock cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
EI hosts second public info session on ALPR and police drone
Police DronesOpen the record →
Flock camera pointed at homes in Santa Clarita neighborhood prompts concerns from residents
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock camera pointed at homes in Santa Clarita neighborhood prompt concerns from residents
CoverageOpen the record →
Savannah Police Swear ICE Isn’t on Their Flock Network. They Just Fired an Officer for Sharing Her Login With Her ICE-Agent Husband
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Police deploying facial recognition vans in Clacton
facial-recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Cass County candidates share different opinions cordially
Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Macon County NC Deputy Fired Over License Plate Reader Misuse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
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