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News Analysis Indianapolis Police Caught in the Nationwide Flock Debate IMPD's use of Flock Safety cameras puts Indianapolis at the center of a growing national fight over ALPR surveillance and accountability. September 18, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Washoe County’s Flock Contract Raises Constitutional Questions A local channel flags concerns over Washoe County's Flock Safety ALPR contract. Here's why the constitutional debate matters everywhere. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Do Flock Cameras Actually Work? The Data Question A new video asks whether Flock Safety's ALPR network stops crime or just builds a mass surveillance database. Here's why that question matters. August 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Flock Cuts Data Retention to 7 Days — Why It’s Not Enough Flock Safety says it's shortening data storage and requiring cops to justify searches. Here's what that change does — and doesn't — fix. August 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis When Cops Misuse License Plate Readers: Why It Matters The video above raises troubling claims of officers misusing ALPR data for personal reasons. Here's why oversight and audits matter. August 7, 2026 Read →

News Analysis When the Watchers Become Stalkers: Cops Misusing Flock Data A viral video alleges dozens of officers used Flock license plate cameras to track women. Here's why that's a systemic risk, not just a… August 5, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Congress Takes Aim at Federal Access to Flock Cameras A member of Congress is scrutinizing federal use of Flock ALPR networks — why that oversight matters for your privacy. July 24, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Framingham Drops Flock Cameras: A Win for Public Pushback Framingham, MA is removing its Flock Safety ALPR cameras after sustained resident pushback — a reminder that public pressure works. July 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Flock Safety, Due Process, and the Nationwide Camera Dragnet A video raises due process concerns about Flock Safety's ALPR network. Here's why that question matters and how to push for accountability. July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis UWPD Drops Flock, Promises Public Input on What’s Next A university police department is ending its Flock Safety contract and says the community will help pick the next surveillance vendor. July 8, 2026 Read →

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