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Newtown officials want a Flock camera moratorium: 'This is out of control'
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State Representative hopes to ban Flock cameras, claims invasion of privacy
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Automated license plate reader rules could change under new bill
GDELT: Automated license plate
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New bill could derail standards on how Flock cameras are used across California
New bill could derail standards on how Flock cameras are used across California nypost.com
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SADOW: Restrict, Not Ban, License Plate Readers in Louisiana
GDELT: License Plate Reader
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Someone Wiped Out a Minnesota City’s Entire Flock Camera Network, Leaving the Cops With a $24,000 Bill
Someone Wiped Out a Minnesota City’s Entire Flock Camera Network, Leaving the Cops With a $24,000 Bill MotorBiscuit
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California bill would impose statewide rules on automated license plate readers amid privacy, public safety debate
California bill would impose statewide rules on automated license plate readers amid privacy, public safety debate cbs8.com
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Controversial California bill could determine future of automated license plate reader rules
Controversial California bill could determine future of automated license plate reader rules cbs8.com
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Horry County Police Department. . GRAND STRAND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES CREATE JOINT VIDEO ON FLOCK LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS There’s been a lot of conversation lately about Flock Safety cameras—and unfortunately, a lot o
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State bill would place restrictions on license plate readers
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POLICE, PRIVACY AND FLOCK: Idaho law enforcement touts Flock success stories while privacy advocates voice Big Brother concerns
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Texarkana, Texas police ran 305 license plate reader searches during a recent 30-day stretch. Two thirds of them reached beyond Texarkana to more than 1,000 law enforcement agencies across the country.
Texarkana, Texas police ran 305 license plate reader searches during a recent 30-day stretch. Two thirds of them reached beyond Texarkana to more than 1,000 law…
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Group Collects Signatures To Ban Flock Cameras In Huntington - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
GDELT: Flock Camera
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Your local law enforcement is using Flock cameras - WHSM
GDELT: Flock camera
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California Town Says Flock Cameras Misread License Plates 71% Of The Time
Flock Safety’s automatic license plate readers were first sold as upmarket add-ons for gated communities and HOA curtain-twitchers who wanted to keep tabs on what everyone…
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License Plate Reader technology can assist law enforcement
License Plate Reader technology can assist law enforcement Baltimore Fishbowl
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Cameras assist law enforcement
Cameras assist law enforcement Purcell Register
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Connecticut lawmakers weigh possible moratorium on Flock Safety cameras
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Every Flock camera stolen in Minnesota town as bans erupt nationwide
Every Flock camera stolen in Minnesota town as bans erupt nationwide NewsNation
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Group Collects Signatures To Ban Flock Cameras In Huntington
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TV6 Investigates: Dickinson Count law enforcement discontinue the use of Flock Cameras
GDELT: Flock Camera
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Huntington group launches petition seeking to ban FLOCK Cameras
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Louisiana lawmaker proposes legislation to ban Flock cameras
GDELT: Flock camera
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Law enforcement agencies report widespread ALPR vandalism
Law enforcement agencies report widespread ALPR vandalism Police1
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Local law enforcement defend the use of Flock Cameras
GDELT: Flock Camera
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California bill curbs license plate surveillance, protects public privacy | Opinion
California bill curbs license plate surveillance, protects public privacy | Opinion Sacramento Bee
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Are Rural Law Enforcement Agencies Using Flock Cameras?
GDELT: Flock Camera
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TV6 Investigates: Dickinson County law enforcement discontinues the use of Flock Cameras
TV6 Investigates: Dickinson County law enforcement discontinues the use of Flock Cameras uppermichiganssource.com
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Pa. lawmakers consider regulating license plate readers while protecting access for police
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Group Moves To Ban Surveillance Cameras In Huntington, Council Gets Proposed Ordinance
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Guest Column: For Privacy Advocates, License Plate Readers Are A Bigger Threat Than Carefully-Regulated Speed Enforcement Cameras
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How central Ohio law enforcement shares Flock camera data
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Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Technology: A Potential New Wave of Privacy Litigation
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Technology: A Potential New Wave of Privacy Litigation The National Law Review
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Navajo Law Enforcement Partners with Flock to Bring License Plate Reader Technology to the ...
Navajo Law Enforcement Partners with Flock to Bring License Plate Reader Technology to the ... nhonews.com
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Michigan Weighs Limits on How Long Flock Data Is Kept
A Michigan bill would cap retention of Flock ALPR data. Here's why data retention rules matter for your privacy.
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Flock cameras ban is one step closer to being enacted
Flock cameras ban is one step closer to being enacted The Marion Star
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Milford residents blast Flock cameras for 3 hours as officials delay moratorium vote
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Michigan bill would limit how long Flock license plate reader data can be stored
Michigan bill would limit how long Flock license plate reader data can be stored WILX
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Burchett files bill to ban federal funds for Flock cameras, urges state regulations
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What do you think: Should law enforcement use Flock cameras to combat crime?
What do you think: Should law enforcement use Flock cameras to combat crime? San Antonio Express-NewsPetition, public comment ask officials to reconsider Flock Safety license plate reader…
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Petition, public comment ask officials to reconsider Flock Safety license plate reader contracts
Petition, public comment ask officials to reconsider Flock Safety license plate reader contracts SummitDaily.comWhat do you think: Should law enforcement use Flock cameras to combat crime? San Antonio…
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Flock bill
GDELT: license-plate-reader
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Poll: Would Flock Camera Limits Hurt Law Enforcement?
Poll: Would Flock Camera Limits Hurt Law Enforcement? officer.com
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Debate over license plate readers flares in CT. Towns ditched them; law enforcement say they catch criminals
Debate over license plate readers flares in CT. Towns ditched them; law enforcement say they catch criminals Hartford Courant
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Auburn residents petition to ban data-collecting Flock cameras
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Automated License Plate Readers Save Lives. But Many Want Them Banned
Automated License Plate Readers Save Lives. But Many Want Them Banned City Journal
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3 Minnesota law enforcement agencies report tampering with Flock cameras
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Daily Herald opinion: The need for reassurance: State law would provide foundation for consistent, appropriate use of license-plate readers
Daily Herald opinion: The need for reassurance: State law would provide foundation for consistent, appropriate use of license-plate readers Daily Herald
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Flock Safety responds to Tennessee Congressman surveillance bill
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Law enforcement says Flock cameras remain vital public safety tool despite isolated incidents
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Local legislators submit petition to ban Flock cameras in Auburn
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Petition to ban Flock cameras in Auburn clears signature requirement
GDELT: Flock camera
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Flock Safety responds to Tennessee Congressman's surveillance bill
Flock Safety responds to Tennessee Congressman's surveillance bill WTVC
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Knoxville Lawmaker Signals Possible ALPR Bill
A Knoxville-area lawmaker is hinting at license plate reader legislation. Here's why that matters and how to weigh in.
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Navajo Law Enforcement Partners with Flock to Bring License
Navajo Law Enforcement Partners with Flock to Bring License globenewswire.com
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Navajo Law Enforcement Partners with Flock to Bring License Plate Reader Technology to the Navajo Nation in an Effort to Strengthen Public Safety
Navajo Law Enforcement Partners with Flock to Bring License Plate Reader Technology to the Navajo Nation in an Effort to Strengthen Public Safety mymalonetelegram.com
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Local efforts to ban Flock cameras gain steam
Local efforts to ban Flock cameras gain steam Maine Morning Star
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Michigan legislation would create guidelines for use of Flock Cameras
Michigan legislation would create guidelines for use of Flock Cameras WTVB
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How license plate reading cameras help law enforcement in central North Carolina
How license plate reading cameras help law enforcement in central North Carolina CBS 17
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Knoxville lawmaker hints at license plate reader legislation
Knoxville lawmaker hints at license plate reader legislation WBIR
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