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Lexington police surround house at 4am today due to flock/axon fusus
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Harrisonburg Moves to Ban City Use of License Plate Readers
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Always watching: Officials say Staten Island surveillance cameras caught ‘murderers, shooters, car thieves, kidnappers’
CoverageOpen the record →
Prove-it time for face biometrics providers as tech hits cross-sector mainstream
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CoverageOpen the record →
DeFlock America Tops 790,000 Facebook Members Amid Flock Camera Backlash
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Flock Worker Calls Police After Reporter Films Camera Installation in Georgia
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Column: Police can protect both privacy and public safety
Column: Police can protect both privacy and public safety pilotonline.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock’s nationwide surveillance network faces mounting scrutiny
CoverageOpen the record →
Glendale council weighs Flock camera privacy limits after hearing residents’ concerns
Council FightsOpen the record →
Rebecca Noecker: Why we cut the cord — and the bigger picture beyond the Flock lens
CoverageOpen the record →
Stanwood council hears Flock camera concerns, advances uptown park plan
Council FightsOpen the record →
2nd police officer from same department under investigation for alleged misuse of Flock cameras
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
How Easy Is It To Hack Flock Cameras?
Breaches & SecurityOpen the record →
SC budget sends thousands to towns for license plate readers amid misuse concerns
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
OPINION: Before Arizona buys the next Flock camera, ask what else that dollar could buy
CoverageOpen the record →
How 'f--- around and find out' Trump dropped crime: Maher
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CoverageOpen the record →
Thomas County Democratic Party hosts anti-Flock camera rally in Thomasville
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CoverageOpen the record →
Some Texas cities are removing Flock cameras. Others are doubling down.
VictoriesOpen the record →
ShotSpotter document reveals key human role in AI gunshot tech
A confidential document from the gunshot-detection company ShotSpotter details the extensive role human reviewers play in checking the work of its proprietary, artificial intelligence algorithm.
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Kenner police use Flock system to find suspect wanted for stealing a car in LaPlace
CoverageOpen the record →
Netanyahu slams UN delegates who walked out during speech
Netanyahu slams UN delegates who walked out during speech Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Poughkeepsie sees a Flood of Flock Cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Pay attention to Springfield council candidates’ views on mass surveillance | Letter to the editor
Council FightsOpen the record →
Bill Maher credits Trump’s ‘bad a--’ crime approach as violent offenses fall across America
Bill Maher credits Trump’s ‘bad a--’ crime approach as violent offenses fall across America Fox News
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Come protest Flock in Charlotte on 9/29!
CoverageOpen the record →
Court St Legal Examines the Growing Privacy Fight Over Flock License-Plate Cameras
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
New Petition Announcement: Let's vote on mass surveillance, Woodstock!
CoverageOpen the record →
Across US, officials navigate controversies over license plate readers
CoverageOpen the record →
Henderson police say missing elderly man was found using Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
No more flock
CoverageOpen the record →
As states seek to rein in Flock license plate cameras, NH is considered a model
CoverageOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Bonita Springs, FL
The map just got lighter around Bonita Springs, FL: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
11 new license plate readers reported around Newport, MN
Volunteers just mapped 11 more ALPR cameras near Newport, MN (Flock Safety, Motorola Solutions). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
11 new license plate readers reported around Woodbury, MN
Volunteers just mapped 11 more ALPR cameras near Woodbury, MN (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
10 new license plate readers reported around Saint Paul Park, MN
Volunteers just mapped 10 more ALPR cameras near Saint Paul Park, MN (Flock Safety, Motorola Solutions). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
9 new license plate readers reported around Lakewood, CA
Volunteers just mapped 9 more ALPR cameras near Lakewood, CA (Motorola Solutions). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
9 new license plate readers reported around Longview, TX
Volunteers just mapped 9 more ALPR cameras near Longview, TX (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
7 new license plate readers reported around Dothan, AL
Volunteers just mapped 7 more ALPR cameras near Dothan, AL (Axis Communications). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
6 new license plate readers reported around Charlotte, NC
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near Charlotte, NC (Axis Communications). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
5 new license plate readers reported around Cherry Hills Village, CO
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Cherry Hills Village, CO (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
5 new license plate readers reported around Van Buren, AR
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Van Buren, AR (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Birmingham, AL
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Birmingham, AL (Axis Communications, Genetec). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Fairfield, AL
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Fairfield, AL (Axis Communications, Motorola Solutions). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Abilene, TX
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Abilene, TX (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Four Corners, FL
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Four Corners, FL (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Livingston, AL
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Livingston, AL (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Woodlawn, IL
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Woodlawn, IL (Genetec). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Hough, OH
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Hough, OH. Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Signal Hill, CA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Signal Hill, CA (Motorola Solutions). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Suffolk, VA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Suffolk, VA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around East Point, GA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near East Point, GA (Genetec, Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around North Richmond, CA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near North Richmond, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Elizabeth, NJ
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Elizabeth, NJ (Genetec, Rekor). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Loomis, CA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Loomis, CA. Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Chicago Loop, IL
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Chicago Loop, IL (Genetec, Leonardo). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Florin, CA
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Florin, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Southern View, IL
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Southern View, IL (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Hempstead, NY
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Hempstead, NY (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Uniondale, NY
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Uniondale, NY (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Kenosha, WI
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Kenosha, WI (Axon Enterprise). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
Oregon police release video of man shooting at police drone, swat team pinning him and his tractor a
Oregon authorities released dramatic video showing 53-year-old Erik Shunn allegedly firing at arborists, law enforcement and a SWAT team drone during a…
VideoOpen the record →
Oregon police release video of man shooting at police drone, swat team pinning him and his tractor a
Oregon authorities released dramatic video showing 53-year-old Erik Shunn allegedly firing at arborists, law enforcement and a SWAT team drone during a…
VideoOpen the record →
Oregon police release video of man shooting at police drone, swat team pinning him and his tractor a
Oregon authorities released dramatic video showing 53-year-old Erik Shunn allegedly firing at arborists, law enforcement and a SWAT team drone during a…
VideoOpen the record →
Oregon police release video of man shooting at police drone, swat team pinning him and his tractor a
Oregon authorities released dramatic video showing 53-year-old Erik Shunn allegedly firing at arborists, law enforcement and a SWAT team drone during a…
VideoOpen the record →
Oregon police release video of man shooting at police drone, swat team pinning him and his tractor a
Oregon authorities released dramatic video showing 53-year-old Erik Shunn allegedly firing at arborists, law enforcement and a SWAT team drone during a…
VideoOpen the record →
Oregon police release video of man shooting at police drone, swat team pinning him and his tractor a
Oregon authorities released dramatic video showing 53-year-old Erik Shunn allegedly firing at arborists, law enforcement and a SWAT team drone during a…
VideoOpen the record →
Oregon police release video of man shooting at police drone, swat team pinning him and his tractor a
Oregon authorities released dramatic video showing 53-year-old Erik Shunn allegedly firing at arborists, law enforcement and a SWAT team drone during a…
VideoOpen the record →
Oregon police release video of man shooting at police drone, swat team pinning him and his tractor a
Oregon authorities released dramatic video showing 53-year-old Erik Shunn allegedly firing at arborists, law enforcement and a SWAT team drone during a…
VideoOpen the record →
Oregon police release video of man shooting at police drone, swat team pinning him and his tractor a
Oregon authorities released dramatic video showing 53-year-old Erik Shunn allegedly firing at arborists, law enforcement and a SWAT team drone during a…
VideoOpen the record →
Nashville mayor weighs in on Flock cameras
Nashville mayor weighs in on Flock cameras.
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How Did Delhi Police Cameras Identify Criminals Who Were in Jail? Explained ft. Varun | Jist
Delhi Police's use of facial recognition technology at a student protest has raised serious questions after people identified by the ...
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Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Pauses Use of Flock Cameras Amid Transparency Concerns
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is pausing its use of Flock cameras starting Thursday, Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey announced at a press conference.…
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License plate reader debate grows as Nashville residents weigh safety, privacy
License plate reader cameras are becoming a growing source of debate across Middle Tennessee and the country, as communities weigh their crime-fighting…
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Deepfake Detection Companies: 1,200 Traded Faces and Addresses
Deepfake detection companies audit a Telegram ring exposing 1,200 real faces, home addresses, and workplace IDs traded alongside synthetic fakes. The investigation…
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What are flock cameras?
DeKalb Police use Flock Safety cameras to scan and log license plates across the city, day and night. Assistant News Editor ...
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How did Flock spread so quickly?
t seems like Flock ALPR cameras are suddenly everywhere. But how did a private company build a nationwide vehicle-tracking ...
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Mass Surveillance in Rhode Island? 280+ Flock Safety Cameras Tracking Vehicles
Think license plate cameras only look at your plate? Think again. 👁️ Police departments can search Flock Safety camera ...
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Texas Communities Pulling Back From Flock Cameras
Bastrop is the latest local government to consider terminating its contract with Flock, joining a growing list of communities across Texas.
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License Plate Readers vs. Your Phone: Who's Really Tracking You?
Your phone already tracks everything you do, say, and everywhere you go, yet somehow license plate readers are the privacy crisis. Consistency…
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Backlash Complete - ALPR Banned From States | Weekly News Roundup
The Flock and other ALPR camera backlash is reaching a fevered pitch where two states have taken action about the cameras.
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A FLOCK Camera Pointed At Her BEDROOM Window
A FLOCK Camera Pointed At Her BEDROOM Window Imagine looking out your second-story bedroom window and realizing a ...
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Ralls County Sheriff disables U.S. 61 FLOCK camera over privacy concerns
The Ralls County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday the removal of it’s only permanent FLOCK camera. For more Local News from WGEM: https://www.wgem.com/…
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The Flock-Off Act (HR 10221) Would Defund Every Police Plate Reader in America. Here's the Catch.
Thomas Massie filed H.R. 10221 this week. Yes, it's really called the Flock-Off Act. It doesn't ban license plate readers. It does…
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Flock Safety Privacy Concerns vs. ALPR for Gated Community Access
What is the difference between Flock Safety's use of automatic license plate recognition and ALPR used for gated community ...
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Students petition to remove Flock cameras at Alpharetta High School
Students at Alpharetta High School are petitioning to have Flock Safety cameras removed from campus. SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you…
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office unplugs ALPR cameras after finding they were still operating
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office spent their morning Tuesday pulling the plug on the cameras. For more Local News from ...
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Appomattox, Campbell counties explain decisions to stop using Flock Safety cameras
The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office has suspended its contract with Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader cameras after Sheriff Robby Richardson said…
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Leander, Texas, joins growing list of towns pausing or cutting Flock cameras
Leander's city council just froze its Flock Safety license plate reader camera program after more than 100 residents packed council chambers in…
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Flock Cameras Don't Track You—Florida Law Already Covers the Rest
Flock cameras aren't drones following you home, they're license plate readers, and Florida already has data protection laws on the books. The…
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Bedford keeps Flock cameras as debate over their use continues
Seven Flock cameras are currently operating in the Town of Bedford, as police defend their use while some surrounding communities have suspended…
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Flock Helps Police Locate Child During High-Risk Search
A young child was in danger after her father threatened to end their lives. Flock cameras helped officers quickly locate the SUV,…
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How police share Flock Safety data across America
What happens when thousands of surveillance cameras and license plate readers are connected into a single nationwide ...
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El Paso Police chief says Flock camera halt will impact response times
Following the halt of the El Paso Police Department's use of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras, Police Chief ...
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📱 🔴 Live: Florida Mayors DEFY State Over Flock License-Plate Cameras BAN
LIVE: REACTING TO THE FLOCK CAMERA SHOWDOWN IN FLORIDA — PRIVACY VS. PUBLIC SAFETY FLORIDA FLOCK ...
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Do Flock cameras have you concerned about your privacy?
Do flock cameras have you concerned about your privacy?
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Cities Are Banning FLOCK Cameras… Here’s Why
Cities Are Banning FLOCK Cameras… Here’s Why Cities across the country are terminating contracts and literally taping trash bags over Flock Safety…
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Backlash Complete - ALPR Banned From States | Weekly News Roundup
Flock and other ALPRs have raised enough controversy. While the CEO is calling for a compromise between privacy and security, ...
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Florida orders removal of Flock cameras
The Florida Department of Transportation says it will no longer allow automated license plate readers along the state's public ...
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Florida lawmakers signal guardrails for license plate reader cameras amid privacy fears
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Florida lawmakers say legislation regulating license plate reader cameras could be coming soon. State Representative Michelle Salzman spoke about…
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Are Flock Safety AI Cameras Tracking Your Car 👀
Automated license plate readers are reportedly operating in more than 6000 U.S. communities. Police describe them as powerful ...
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Massachusetts judge orders State Police to release Flock camera records
A judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Massachusetts State Police Department to release records on how they use Flock cameras. This comes…
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Virginia towns keep walking away from Flock.
Lynchburg's city council voted 6-0 on Thursday to start terminating its Flock Safety contract. The cameras are already offline while council decides…
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Deflock in this betch #flock #deflock #mopar #ramlimited
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Deputy Resigns Over License Plate Reader Misuse #shorts
A deputy resigned after allegedly misusing law enforcement's Flock license plate reader system to track a married man. Sheriff Furlong reportedly encouraged…
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FLOCK CAMERAS ARE BEING REPLACED… BY AXON? The New Surveillance Network | SGC Daedalus Report
FLOCK SAFETY IS UNDER FIRE — BUT IS THE SURVEILLANCE REALLY GOING AWAY? Across America, communities are ...
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Some Columbus residents express concerns over pause in use of Flock cameras
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther paused the city's use of Flock Safety license plate readers after possible misuse by a police officer.
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Flock Cameras: The Next Surprise Election Issue
Flock cameras are becoming an unexpected political issue, with Americans increasingly divided over the balance between public ...
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Flock Cameras NowTrack Driving Patterns
Flock Safety is testing an AI system called OS Investigate to track daily driving routines, travel patterns, and vehicle damage across thousands…
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Palm Bay Council Defunds Flock Surveillance in 4-1 Vote | Sept 3, 2026 Recap
In a decisive 4-1 vote Thursday night, the Palm Bay City Council halted the city's automated license plate reader (ALPR) program, directing…
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No decision made Thursday after Leander council considers future of Flock cameras
Leander council members did not come to a decision Thursday after hearing public comment and debate about the future of Flock ...
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Deputy Resigns Over License Plate Reader Misuse #shorts
A Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy resigned after misusing the FLOCK license plate reader system to stalk a married man. Sheriff Furlong…
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Illinois BIPA: Court Says a Recorded Voice Is Now a Face Scan
A recent legal battle under Illinois BIPA reveals why capturing audio waveforms creates identical exposure to optical tracking. Judges established that building…
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9.4.2026: No English? No CDL.
(00:52) Feds Shut Down Texas CDL Schools… (02:01) Democrat Socialist in the RGV… (02:55) Bastrop Covering Its Flock Cameras… (04:02) School Districts…
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9.4.2026: No English? No CDL.
(00:52) Feds Shut Down Texas CDL Schools… (02:01) Democrat Socialist in the RGV… (02:55) Bastrop Covering Its Flock Cameras… (04:02) School Districts…
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Judge orders MA State Police to release records on Flock camera use
The department must reveal to the public where license plate-reading cameras are located and how law enforcement is using the system, a…
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Hamilton County Sheriff Flock camera press conference
Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey will host a press conference at 2pm to discuss the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office’s use of flock cameras and…
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Sheriff addresses Flock camera concerns, asks for $3.9 million budget boost for deputies
St. Johns County's budget hearing took an unexpected turn Thursday night. Sheriff Rob Hardwick is asking for $3.9M to raise deputy pay,…
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They know where you go: The Flock camera problem
Are Flock cameras tracking your every move across the city? This breakdown examines the rapid expansion of automated license ...
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They’re Tracking Drivers Now? Flock Knows More Than You Think
Are you being tracked every time you leave your driveway? The latest update on Flock cameras reveals that law enforcement is moving…
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Data privacy concerns prompted Flock camera pushback before EPPD canceled contract
The El Paso Police Department authorized the use of 150 Flock cameras to be used across the city as a tool to…
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