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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 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 Santa Fe Police Tout ALPR Arrest — But Questions Remain Santa Fe Police released video showing a license plate reader helped make an arrest. Here's what that claim should — and shouldn't — tell… July 16, 2026 Read →

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