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Poughkeepsie, NY — Public Hearing on Resolution R-26-66 (End Flock Safety Relationship)
Public Hearing scheduled for November 2, 2026 at 5:30pm on R-26-66, a Resolution to End the City of Poughkeepsie's Relationship With Flock Safety and Require Guardrails Prior to Any Future Use of ALPRs.
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On the agenda: Santarosa City Council — license plate reader (Oct 27)
The published agenda for this October 27 meeting contains: "license plate reader". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Clearwater Board of County Commissioners — Automated License Plate (Oct 27)
The published agenda for this October 27 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Desoto meeting — Automated License Plate (Oct 26)
The published agenda for this October 26 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Haltom City meeting — automated license plate (Oct 26)
The published agenda for this October 26 meeting contains: "automated license plate". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Beverly Hills meeting — License Plate Reader (Oct 22)
The published agenda for this October 22 meeting contains: "License Plate Reader". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Harbor Management Commission Meeting Agenda (PDF) — license plate reader (Oct 22)
The published agenda for this October 22 meeting contains: "license plate reader". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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Surveillance Daily: October 21, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
CoverageOpen the record →
Met Police to deploy live facial recognition technology for 'high-risk' Chelsea vs Tottenham clash
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Flock camera debate has Fairfax leaders weighing privacy concerns, public safety
Council FightsOpen the record →
There Are Bigger Threats to Gun Rights Than AI Chatbots and Flock Cameras
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CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras vs. speed cameras: Aurora Police clarify the differences
CoverageOpen the record →
Fairfax Police Push ALPRs, But Skepticism Persists
Fairfax County police are promoting license plate readers, but elected leaders and residents aren't fully convinced. Here's why that matters.
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Cameras Helped Put a Texas Man Away for 60 Years—Now a Federal Court Must Decide If Police Needed a Warrant
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Wife Defends Flock Stalking
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Police to deploy live facial recognition technology at Chelsea-Spurs game
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
From plate hit to case file: How investigators use ALPR to build stronger cases
CoverageOpen the record →
St. Johns County commissioners revoke permits for all license plate readers on county roads
Council FightsOpen the record →
Marshfield Council Approves Capital Plan, Axon Contract Amid Budget Concerns
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
VOTE FAILS: Toledo council delays decision on push to end Flock use
Council FightsOpen the record →
Facing City Council grilling, Johnson administration suddenly announces gunshot detection 'pilot'
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Emerald Isle holds final presentation on proposal to install automated license plate reader cameras
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New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Restrict surveillance systems before America falls down an Orwellian abyss
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CoverageOpen the record →
Latest News | Siloam Springs votes to temporarily turn off Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
On the agenda: Appleton Common Council — ALPR (Oct 21)
The published agenda for this October 21 meeting contains: "ALPR". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Pocatello meeting — FLOCK CAMERA (Oct 21)
The published agenda for this October 21 meeting contains: "FLOCK CAMERA", "Flock camera". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Baldwin Park City Council Regular_FA_HA Meeting — Automated License Plate (Oct 21)
The published agenda for this October 21 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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On the agenda: Chowchilla meeting — surveillance camera (Oct 21)
The published agenda for this October 21 meeting contains: "surveillance camera". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
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Madison County Sheriff Ends the Use of Flock Cameras
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CoverageOpen the record →
Lincoln Committee Backs Fuel Deal, Axon Interview System
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Branchburg Deserves Answers on Flock Cameras, Not More Silence
CoverageOpen the record →
Who has Long Island's best wings? Festival by the 'Dave Portnoy of Wings' will find out
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CoverageOpen the record →
Trump looms large in rematch for Wisconsin attorney general
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CoverageOpen the record →
‘We're talking about people's right to privacy': Fairfax Co. debates Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Axon Enterprise, Inc $AXON Stock: Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. Increases Stake
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Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
What are Flock cameras and why have residents unified against them?
CoverageOpen the record →
Springfield city council renews ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
MapQuest Now Shows Every Known Flock Camera on Your Route—With One Toggle
CoverageOpen the record →
Contracting committee approves ordinance to compel finalization of ShotSpotter replacement procurement process
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Madison County sheriff ends contract with Flock Safety
VictoriesOpen the record →
Victim of Flock stalking files restraining order against cop ex
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Florida cop suspended for actions, sexual comments before Flock arrest
CoverageOpen the record →
Board adjusts IMPD Flock search, audit policy after public questioning
CoverageOpen the record →
Group Seeks To Put Flock Cameras On The Ballot In Conroe
CoverageOpen the record →
Delta Electronics kicks off surveillance camera manufacturing at Krishnagiri plant
CoverageOpen the record →
Police investigating homicide on St. Croix
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Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Excelsior Springs covers all 15 Flock cameras with trash bags
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CoverageOpen the record →
Lafayette and Erie communities push back on Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
100 people arrested thanks to live facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Georgia police officer loses job after her ICE agent husband runs 983 Flock searches
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Anderson County Moves to Ban Flock Cameras, Sheriff Backs the Shutdown
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Sterling Heights City Council votes 4-3 to renew Flock contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock cameras vs. speed cameras: Police clarify the differences
CoverageOpen the record →
ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 20, 2026
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CoverageOpen the record →
Sterling Heights council votes to keep Flock contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock cameras to stay covered in Cabot for now
CoverageOpen the record →
Pennsylvania State House passes bill on license plate readers
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Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
FBI veteran warns license plate reader removal is 'an overreaction' as St. Johns County revokes county road permits
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VictoriesOpen the record →
A 60-year robbery sentence in Texas is now a test of how far Flock cameras can go
CoverageOpen the record →
Commissioners respond to Flock concerns
Council FightsOpen the record →
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