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On the agenda: Smithfield City Council Meeting — facial recognition (Oct 14)
The published agenda for this October 14 meeting contains: "facial recognition". 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: Brookland October 13, 2026 — Flock camera (Oct 13)
The published agenda for this October 13 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: Midland City Council Regular Meeting — FLOCK SAFETY (Oct 13)
The published agenda for this October 13 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: El Paso City Council — Flock Safety (Oct 13)
The published agenda for this October 13 meeting contains: "Flock Safety", "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: Fate meeting — Automated License Plate (Oct 12)
The published agenda for this October 12 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: Winterville October 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda — Flock Camera (Oct 12)
The published agenda for this October 12 meeting contains: "Flock Camera", "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: Livonia 2050th City Council Regular Meeting — Flock Camera (Oct 12)
The published agenda for this October 12 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: Florence Agenda — Flock Camera (Oct 10)
The published agenda for this October 10 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: Galesville View Agenda — Flock Camera (Oct 8)
The published agenda for this October 8 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: Salem City Council Regular Meeting — surveillance camera (Oct 8)
The published agenda for this October 8 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: Rhinelander Agenda — FLOCK CAMERA (Oct 8)
The published agenda for this October 8 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: San Bruno meeting — ALPR (Oct 8)
The published agenda for this October 8 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: Vallejo Regular Police Oversight & Accountability Commission Meeting — AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE (Oct 8)
The published agenda for this October 8 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: Pocatello meeting — FLOCK CAMERA (Oct 8)
The published agenda for this October 8 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: Newburgh meeting — surveillance camera (Oct 8)
The published agenda for this October 8 meeting contains: "surveillance camera", "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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On the agenda: Longview City Council Regular Meeting - Thursday — Public Safety Camera (Oct 8)
The published agenda for this October 8 meeting contains: "Public Safety Camera", "PUBLIC SAFETY 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: Independence meeting — flock camera (Oct 8)
The published agenda for this October 8 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: Copake Town Board Meeting 091026 — Flock camera (Oct 8)
The published agenda for this October 8 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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Man being chased with missing Yuba City teen reportedly drives car off cliff with both inside. Female victim survives
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CoverageOpen the record →
Defense attorneys in Waukesha County Flock lawsuit seek dismissal
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Two men arrested in Burlington after license plate reader locates vehicle wanted in attempted murder case
CoverageOpen the record →
Marshall County Commissioners vote to cover up county's six Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock contract ended by Custer County Sheriff’s Office
Council FightsOpen the record →
Joliet police lieutenant charged with felony computer tampering of Flock Safety program
CoverageOpen the record →
Athens police to drop use of Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Kokomo police officer charged after alleged misuse of Flock license plate reader system
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Kokomo Officer Charged for Misusing License Plate Reader
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Former Brunswick County deputy charged with misusing license plate readers
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Kokomo police officer charged with misuse of Flock cameras for allegedly tracking ex-spouse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Investigators: Kokomo officer charged for 18 searches of private vehicle in Flock system
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Portage councilman wants Flock cameras shut off as conversation continues
VictoriesOpen the record →
Caledonia votes to end Flock camera contract
VictoriesOpen the record →
Another Virginia county drops Flock surveillance
VictoriesOpen the record →
WV lawmakers give Flock until Friday to answer questions
CoverageOpen the record →
Delhi police appeal to citizens not to join October 10 protest
Facial Recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Republican rancher challenges Democratic incumbent in Colorado Senate District 8 covering the Western Slope
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
FBI Arrests 18-Year-Old In Alleged Plot To Attack Mall of America
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CoverageOpen the record →
Kyle Council Rejects Flock Contract Termination, Sets Up 2027 Ballot Fight
VictoriesOpen the record →
New Bedford Police Investigating Shots Fired Near Penniman Street
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Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
First Watch: Stuff You Should Know - Oklahoma Watch
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CoverageOpen the record →
The Town of Rochester announced a 30-day pause on the police department’s Flock cameras.
VictoriesOpen the record →
UNC Police Cuts Off Flock Camera Data Access to Other NC Agencies
CoverageOpen the record →
Bottoms and Jackson debate spotlights divide over Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
ShotSpotter Triggers Late-Night Police Response in New Bedford Neighborhood
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Flock cameras, drones and the question of liberty in Johnson City
Police DronesOpen the record →
Lafayette leaders move toward ending Flock contract with 2027 budget
VictoriesOpen the record →
A reader’s question sparked our latest event about Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Commissioner Nicole Wilson on flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
South Korea OB/GYN IP Camera Hack Leaks Patient Examination Footage to Illegal Overseas Adult Sites
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Breaches & SecurityOpen the record →
Volusia County imposes 12-month moratorium on plate readers
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Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
“Who Holds Flock Accountable?” The Rep Said He Was “Lightheaded”
CoverageOpen the record →
Condado Custer retira cámaras FLOCK las cuales leen las placas de los vehículos por razones de privacidad
CoverageOpen the record →
Residents, Officials Discuss Flock Safety Cameras in Monroe County
CoverageOpen the record →
Custer County Sheriff’s Office ends contract with Flock Safety cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
Flock has FINALLY removed some cameras in Arlington VA but left their power boxes
VictoriesOpen the record →
Former Brunswick County sheriff’s lieutenant arrested in alleged computer, ALPR misuse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Bellevue covers up city’s Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Milwaukee Police Department renewing contract with Flock
Council FightsOpen the record →
Colorado woman falsely accused of package theft sues Flock Safety, police department and officer
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Flock cameras, drones and the qeestion of liberty in Johnson City
Police DronesOpen the record →
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