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News Analysis Quincy Residents Rally Against Flock License Plate Cameras A rally is planned outside Quincy City Hall over the city's Flock license plate readers. Here's what that means for residents. October 6, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Why Some Cities Are Pulling the Plug on ALPRs A growing number of towns are reconsidering license plate reader contracts. Here's why that matters and how residents can push for accountability. October 5, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Red Bluff Turnout Shows ALPR Debates Aren’t Going Away A crowded Red Bluff council discussion on license plate cameras is a reminder: these systems deserve public scrutiny before, not after, they're installed. September 17, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Flock Cameras Explained: What Local Police Demos Really Show An Excelsior Springs PD demo of Flock ALPR tech is a good excuse to ask how these cameras work and who's watching the data. September 16, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Green Bay’s Draft ALPR Policy: Why the Fine Print Matters Green Bay police are rolling out a new ALPR policy. Here's why the details of that policy, not just the cameras, deserve public scrutiny. September 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Siloam Springs Set to Discuss Flock Safety ALPRs Sep 8 Flock Safety license plate readers are on the Siloam Springs, Arkansas meeting agenda for September 8. Here's what residents should know. September 13, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Naperville Police Chief Speaks on Plate Readers: What to Ask Naperville's police chief is addressing community questions about license plate readers. Here's what residents everywhere should know and ask. September 11, 2026 Read →

News Analysis When a Town Debates ALPRs, Everyone Should Be Paying Attention A local police contract for drones and license plate readers is drawing resident feedback — here's what's actually at stake. September 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis A Utah City Just Said No to Flock Cameras — Why That Matters A Weber County, Utah city rejected Flock ALPR cameras. Here's why local pushback matters and how residents everywhere can weigh in. September 2, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Tempe Pulls Axon License Plate Reader Item — What It Means Tempe pulled an Axon-related ALPR agenda item after a mix-up. Here's why procurement hiccups on surveillance tech deserve public attention. September 1, 2026 Read →

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