The Largest Public Archive of Police Surveillance News · Flock, ALPR, Axon, Facial Recognition, Drones · Updated Hourly
Laws & Policy — The National Record Index
We have logged 76,603 headlines and public records since July 2003, drawn from a monitored network of 32,224+ sources — every Flock, ALPR, Axon and Fusus, facial recognition, gunshot detection, drone, and phone-tracking story we track, sorted into streams.
We are the first source to report
- Newly reported camera locations — anywhere in America, in this index within the hour.
- ALPR votes before they happen — they surface here early, not after the cameras go up.
Filter it, search it, cite it. Links go to the original source; our original news lives here.
Need this news archive for your work?
We provide free custom extracts of everything we track: camera locations, brands, operators, dates, agencies, council agendas, and news coverage, for researchers, journalists, students, and advocates. Tell us the geography, time window, and format you need, and we’ll pull it for you. No charge, no strings.
All (76603)
★ Our Reporting (10)
⚠ Agenda Watch (1777)
▶ Video Library (18568)
Victories (3193)
Misuse & Abuse (1926)
Breaches & Security (668)
Courts & Lawsuits (2492)
ICE & Immigration (724)
Axon & Real-Time Crime Centers (834)
Facial Recognition (18019)
Gunshot Detection (2822)
Police Drones (511)
Phone & Device Tracking (1623)
Doorbell Networks (47)
Laws & Policy (2183)
Council Fights (3573)
New Deployments (1919)
Camera Watch (6661)
Cameras Removed (1440)
Documents (53)
Events (31)
Coverage (26107)
Woonsocket Council Debates License-Plate Reader Cameras as Councilwoman Calls for a Ban
Woonsocket Council Debates License-Plate Reader Cameras as Councilwoman Calls for a Ban Uprise RI
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Ohio police used Flock cameras to track women. A new bill would make that a felony
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Is Ohio about to get serious about regulating Flock cameras? Today in Ohio
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
WVa. lawmakers press Flock Safety for answers on camera data access and security
Lawmakers are seeking more information from Flock Safety after a recent legislative meeting raised questions about the company.
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Kent Police nabbed child rape suspect with tool Washington Democrats are trying to ban
Kent Police nabbed child rape suspect with tool Washington Democrats are trying to ban Seattle Red
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
California Bill Seeks to Curb ALPR Surveillance, Citing Civil Liberties Risks
California Bill Seeks to Curb ALPR Surveillance, Citing Civil Liberties Risks Davis Vanguard
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Controversial Flock cameras could soon be banned on Livingston Parish roads
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Oneonta supervisor calls for automatic license plate reader ban
license-plate-reader
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock Camera Controversy Spurs Rhode Island Moratorium on Plate-Reading Devices
Flock Camera Controversy Spurs Rhode Island Moratorium on Plate-Reading Devices Realtor.com
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Putnam license plate readers under local control, Putnam law enforcement says
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Morrisey says he supports potential legislation to put guardrails on Flock cameras
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
‘We will not be watched’: Oconee County Council advances ban on Flock & surveillance cameras
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
‘We will not be watched’: Oconee County Council advances ban on Flock and surveillance cameras
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Moore County meeting on flock cameras ends abruptly, residents push back on law enforcement use
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Putnam law enforcement: Our cameras aren't Flock
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock Safety Cameras Lose More Northwest Law Enforcement Agencies
flock-safety
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Oneonta supervisor calls for automatic license plate reader ban | Local News
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Ohio Lawmakers Push to Ban or Restrict Flock Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns
flock-camera
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Op-Ed | Weaponizing law enforcement: flocking and shock gloves
Flock Safety
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
License plates honoring Dominican residents signed into law
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Ohio license plate reader privacy bill: what you need to know
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
EFF's Position on Flock Camera Database Searches: 'Get a Warrant First' - and Police Use Should Be Restricted By Law
Some take their criticism even further. Reacting to Flock's changes, an EFF statement calls it "Too little, too late," while calling it Flock's admission that their…
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Auburn's City Council takes a look at petition to ban cameras from Flock Safety
Auburn's City Council takes a look at petition to ban cameras from Flock Safety Yahoo
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Auburn City Council assesses petition to ban flock cameras
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Auburn petition to ban Flock cameras heads to City Council
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Huntington residents launch ‘Rolling Rally’ citywide canvass to ban Flock cameras
Huntington residents launch ‘Rolling Rally’ citywide canvass to ban Flock cameras WTAP
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Committee continues to discuss public safety ordinance
Flock Safety
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
GNR Sunday 8/16 ☀️ Good News Roundup ☀️ 9 Pips from Bill and 39 from Jess ☀️ Tech Talk
flock-camera
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
New Jersey resident launches bid to ban Flock cameras over 'nationwide surveillance network'
New Jersey resident launches bid to ban Flock cameras over 'nationwide surveillance network' Yahoo
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Some in Northwest Arkansas worry Flock cameras invade privacy, while others see a tool for law enforcement
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Bill Maher rips immigrants who refuse to adapt, says American values are ‘not negotiable’
Bill Maher rips immigrants who refuse to adapt, says American values are ‘not negotiable’ Fox News
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Calera Police Department implements new regulations for Flock camera use
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Cutrona's proposed bill to ensure Flock cameras data is used properly
flock-camera
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
'An invaluable tool as long as it's used appropriately': Tampa Bay law enforcement reviewing Flock policies
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Ironton City Council continues to weigh ban on automatic license plate readers
license-plate-reader
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
City Of Sonora And Law Enforcement Says It Does Not Use Flock Safety Cameras
City Of Sonora And Law Enforcement Says It Does Not Use Flock Safety Cameras myMotherLode.com
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
New safety rules coming for law enforcement use of Flock cameras
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock Safety overhauls privacy policy for license plate reader cameras used by Michigan law enforcem
Flock Safety overhauls privacy policy for license plate reader cameras used by Michigan law enforcem WILX
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Birmingham metro law enforcement agencies upholding standards for Flock camera usage
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock Safety data retention changes spark debate among law enforcement, community advocates in NW Ohio, SE Michigan
Monroe County is embracing a new seven-day data purge, while Lucas County officials warn the change could cost investigators key evidence.
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Michigan bill would limit Flock camera data storage, require warrants for access
flock-camera
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flocked and loaded: Pennsylvania lawmakers look to regulate license plate-reading cameras
Flocked and loaded: Pennsylvania lawmakers look to regulate license plate-reading cameras City & State Pennsylvania
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Most of this Utah county's license plate camera data is searched by out-of-state law enforcement | News, Sports, Jobs
Flock Safety
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Petition to ban Flock cameras in Auburn certified, likely headed to the ballot
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
'Extremist' and 'barbaric': Massachusetts Democrats break ranks over new abortion law
'Extremist' and 'barbaric': Massachusetts Democrats break ranks over new abortion law Fox News
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Teacher busted under Kentucky's new anti-grooming law as advocate warns schools can't ignore red flags
Teacher busted under Kentucky's new anti-grooming law as advocate warns schools can't ignore red flags Fox News
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock Safety announces changes after huge backlash to its US network
Flock Safety announces major changes after backlash to its license plate reader cameras - Some law enforcement officers have been accused of using the eyes in…
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock changes privacy rules, Critics push back as law enforcement defends cameras
Flock Safety
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Senator Cutrona to Introduce Bill Restricting the Use of Flock Cameras
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Petition to ban Flock cameras in Auburn, Maine, certified, likely headed to the ballot
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Auburn petition to ban Flock cameras garners 1,600 signatures
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Nevada City Council discusses Flock cameras, new cannabis regulations, and affordable housing
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Auburn Flock camera ban petition certified, moves to city council
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
After Rhode Island residents push back on surveillance cameras, town faces up to $15,000 bill
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock Safety, which is facing increasing scrutiny of its car-tracking technology that law enforcement agencies across the U.S. use, announced several updates on Thursday that the company said would improve privacy protections. Critics say the measures leav
Flock Safety, which is facing increasing scrutiny of its car-tracking technology that law enforcement agencies across the U.S. use, announced several updates on Thursday that the…
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Concerns over flock cameras could trigger a statewide ban, if this state lawmaker's bill passes
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock rolls out new recommendations for law enforcement following growing surveillance and privacy concerns
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Newburgh City Council can't get Flock ban over the line
Flock Safety
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock changes camera data, Pa. lawmakers consider regulations – NBC10 Philadelphia
license-plate-reader
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Republican Plan To Ban DC Helmet Laws First Step Toward Rolling Back Helmet Laws Across The Country, Co-Sponsor Claims
flock-camera
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Want it with our take? Read our coverage · get the highlights in the Daily Briefing.