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News Analysis Norwalk’s Flock Camera Portal: A Small Step, Big Questions Norwalk has launched a transparency portal for its Flock license plate readers. Here's what that means and what it doesn't. September 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis 10 ALPR Cameras Reportedly Removed Near Sheboygan, WI Camera Watch reports 10 license plate readers taken down near Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Here's what removals like this typically mean — and don't. August 31, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Knoxville Sheriff Told to Disclose Flock Policies, Keeps Cameras KCSO can keep running Flock ALPR cameras, but officials say it must share its policies on how the system is used. July 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis When Flock Tells Cities Their Cameras Don’t Track Movement A Wisconsin council was told Flock cameras don't build location histories. Here's why that claim matters — and how to check your own city's… July 11, 2026 Read →

News Analysis How to Find Out If Your Town Has a Flock Safety Contract A step-by-step guide to researching whether your local police department uses Flock Safety ALPR cameras—no special access required. July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis The Exact Public Records Request for Your City’s ALPR Program A copy-paste public records request that gets real answers about your city's license plate camera network—no legal training required. July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Ten Questions to Ask Your Sheriff About Camera Data Sharing A plain-English checklist for residents who want straight answers about how license plate camera data is stored, shared, and used. July 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis When Fake Goes Viral: What It Means for Trusting Tech Claims A story about faked wealth and AI content is a reminder: verify claims about tech, including surveillance systems, before trusting them. July 8, 2026 Read →

News Analysis When ALPRs Work: An Indiana Rescue and What Comes Next A license plate reader helped Indiana police recover an abducted infant fast. Here's why success stories still need guardrails. July 8, 2026 Read →

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