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News Analysis Why the Flock Backlash Is Spreading to Stores Near You Business Insider reports pushback against Flock Safety's license plate cameras is now hitting retail. Here's what that means for shoppers. September 7, 2026 Read →

News Analysis 173 Lowe’s Parking Lots Are Reading Your License Plate Records show ALPR cameras at 173 Lowe's stores. Here's why a hardware store parking lot has become a surveillance checkpoint — and what you… August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis When the Parking Lot Camera Reports to the Police Grocery stores are quietly installing Flock license plate cameras that feed data straight to law enforcement. Here's what that means for you. July 8, 2026 Read →

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