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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.
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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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Cathy Summers, Maryellen Murphy face off in Missouri House District 94 race
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Capital murder trial continues for Tyler man accused in brutal killing
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen 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 →
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 →
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 →
Illinois school employee arrested trying to meet Livonia teen for sex, tracked by Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Now that Richmond and Henrico are dropping Flock, here are 8 articles worth a read
CoverageOpen the record →
Election 2026: Your guide to Chicago-area ballot questions, referenda
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Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
TPD to hold community transparency session on Automated License Plate Readers
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CoverageOpen the record →
La Crosse residents urge council to cut Flock funding
Council FightsOpen the record →
River Falls Police Department discontinuing use of Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras alert Ardmore police to stolen vehicle
CoverageOpen the record →
Town admits sharing Flock data with FBI violated state law, ...
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Law enforcement officials praise Flock but some still have questions after Tuesday evening meeting
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
DeSantis ordered Flock cameras off Florida's state roads, but Tampa Bay sheriffs aren't giving up the surveillance network. Meanwhile, cameras in Tampa have signs warning of “24/7 VIDEO RECORDING.”
CoverageOpen the record →
Clarkston man accused of smashing license plate readers pleads to charge, others dismissed
CoverageOpen the record →
Nelson County sheriff ends Flock Safety camera contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
Providence City Council To Consider Automated License Plate Reader Amendment
Council FightsOpen the record →
Candidates for Ohio attorney general address Flock cameras controversy, make proposals
CoverageOpen the record →
Madison Heights Ends Flock Safety Camera Program, Joins Other Michigan Communities
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock camera leads to arrest of teen accused of Shakopee park murder, police say
CoverageOpen the record →
The Cost Of Flock: Alpharetta Paid $17k for Flock Cameras in 2020. By 2025, the Bill Reached $381k.
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Smithfield officer shared flock data with FBI, won’t be charged
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock scrutiny raises more concern
CoverageOpen the record →
Town admits sharing Flock data with FBI violated state law, says officer won’t be charged
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Penn State Set To End Use Of Flock Cameras On Campus
CoverageOpen the record →
CROSSVILLE COUNCIL HEARS STRONG OPPOSITION TO FLOCK CAMERAS BUT MAYOR’S MOTION TO CANCEL CONTRACT FAILS
VictoriesOpen the record →
California Hides Identity Of 'High-Ranking' Cop Who Abused 'Confidential' State Database – HotAir
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Disrupt 2026: Day 2 | TechCrunch
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CoverageOpen the record →
Providence City Council to consider Flock cameras contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
Houghton County Board of Commissioners have October meeting, vote no to ALPRs
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Council FightsOpen the record →
GBH Daily: Debating for the second-highest office
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CoverageOpen the record →
Council talks Flock, golf courses
Council FightsOpen the record →
Toledo Safety Director asks city leaders to wait for audit before acting on Flock termination
VictoriesOpen the record →
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