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News Analysis Sterling Heights Stays With Flock: What Residents Should Ask Next Sterling Heights is continuing its Flock Safety ALPR contract. Here's what that means for drivers and how residents can push for real oversight. November 2, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Madison Heights Drops Flock ALPR Cameras A Michigan city has ended its use of Flock license plate readers, joining a growing list of communities reconsidering automated surveillance. October 16, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Sterling Heights Weighs Criminal Penalties for Flock Misuse A Michigan city may make misusing license plate reader data a crime — a step toward real accountability for ALPR systems. August 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Michigan Weighs Limits on How Long Flock Data Is Kept A Michigan bill would cap retention of Flock ALPR data. Here's why data retention rules matter for your privacy. August 4, 2026 Read →

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