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News Analysis Two New ALPRs Spotted Near Utica, NY: What It Means Two more automated license plate readers have been reported around Utica, NY, adding to a fast-growing statewide network few residents ever voted on. August 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis The Surveillance Web Is Growing: What You Should Know Now Flock, Axon, and lightpost cameras are quietly merging into one surveillance network. Here's why that matters and what you can do. August 8, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Grass Valley ALPR Data Reached Federal Agencies, Activists Say A local group says federal agencies accessed Grass Valley PD's license plate reader network. Here's why that access matters. August 7, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Tupelo Police Chief Responds to ALPR Concerns—What It Means Tupelo's police chief is publicly addressing license plate reader concerns. Here's the context every resident should know. August 6, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Why Today’s ALPR Networks Watch More Than Ever Before A new video argues Flock-style camera networks are evolving fast. Here's what that means for your privacy and what you can do. August 3, 2026 Read →

News Analysis 4 New License Plate Readers Spotted Near Charlotte, NC Camera Watch flags 4 new ALPR cameras around Charlotte. Here's what that means for drivers and how to check the map yourself. August 3, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Flock Safety’s $8.4B Valuation and the Price of Surveillance A soaring valuation for Flock Safety highlights how normalized ALPR surveillance has become — and why oversight can't wait. August 2, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Reaction Videos Are Waking People Up to Flock Cameras A popular reaction video revisits the Flock Safety camera debate — a reminder of why everyday drivers should understand this technology. August 1, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Knoxville Lawmaker Signals Possible ALPR Bill A Knoxville-area lawmaker is hinting at license plate reader legislation. Here's why that matters and how to weigh in. July 31, 2026 Read →

News Analysis When Cutting Down Cameras Becomes a Form of Protest Flock ALPR cameras are being vandalized nationwide. We unpack why frustration is boiling over — and better ways to push back. July 31, 2026 Read →

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