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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Agenda WatchOpen the record →
Grandfather gunned down in road rage attack days after burying Air Force son; convicted murderer charged
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Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
San Diego podría desactivar las cámaras Flock tras una votación unánime del comité de presupuesto
CoverageOpen the record →
State Rep. Brad Christ challenged by two candidates in race for 96th District seat
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CoverageOpen the record →
Blount County commissioners approve public hearing on Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Oshkosh Common Council tables ALPR ban
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Chicago plans pilot program for new gunshot detection technology as aldermen question delays for ShotSpotter replacement
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Poughkeepsie mayor to veto Common Council legislation stopping city's use of Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Residents Speak Out Against New Flock Cameras Coming to Edison
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Binghamton University Drops Flock in Favor of New Plate Readers
VictoriesOpen the record →
Whitburn’s reversal on police use of Flock cameras purely political
CoverageOpen the record →
With unanimous committee vote, San Diego moves closer to turning off Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
WKYT Fact✓Check | Lexington mayoral candidates spar over Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Marshall County prosecutor sends letter to commissioners to stop bagging Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Normal Police Department Launches Drone as First Responder Pilot Program
Police DronesOpen the record →
What You Should Know About Abilene's Flock Cameras
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CoverageOpen the record →
Tag: data_access
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CoverageOpen the record →
Southgate leaders to weigh future of Flock cameras within city limits
CoverageOpen the record →
Oakland County detectives use Flock cameras to help find shooting suspect
CoverageOpen the record →
Poughkeepsie council votes 8-1 to drop Flock cameras. Mayor plans veto
VictoriesOpen the record →
APS disables Flock surveillance cameras on school properties as city decides to quit paying
CoverageOpen the record →
Appleton to consider increasing noise penalties, limiting ALPR cameras at meeting tonight
CoverageOpen the record →
42 parking charge notices issued in Bradford day of action | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
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Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Lafayette to terminate Flock contract early, remove cameras from city
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VictoriesOpen the record →
After rejecting amendment, Springfield City Council opts for ShotSpotter
VictoriesOpen the record →
Edison Residents Demand Halt on $600K License Plate Reader Expansion Over Privacy Concerns
CoverageOpen the record →
Lafayette, CO Council Votes to Remove Flock Cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
Pomona Turns Flock Cameras on Holt Avenue Sex Buyers as Arrests Triple
CoverageOpen the record →
LA Council to Consider ALPR Pilot Program
Council FightsOpen the record →
San Diego Council Panel Weighs Killing Flock Camera Deal After Whitburn Flips
Council FightsOpen the record →
Alexandria police still haven’t decided who will review their license plate reader audits
CoverageOpen the record →
How Police Are Using License Plate Readers to Locate Suspects and Bring Missing People Home Safely
CoverageOpen the record →
LA Council to Consider ALPR Pilot Program on Friday
Council FightsOpen 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
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New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Marin County city turns off Flock surveillance cameras after residents raise data-sharing concern
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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
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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 →
Missouri City Covers All Of It's Flock Cameras With Trash Bags
CoverageOpen the record →
Election integrity, affordability, immigration, data centers and Flock cameras: Key issues for Greater Houston voters
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
EFF’s State Legislative Agenda to End ALPR Mass Surveillance
Laws & PolicyOpen 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 →
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