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Flock Safety adds new safeguards after concerns over misuse
Flock Safety adds new safeguards after concerns over misuse CBS News
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Flock adding software to block improper police use of its cameras
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Chandler officer quits over Flock camera misuse
Chandler officer quits over Flock camera misuse FOX 10 Phoenix
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New Bedford suspends use of Flock cameras, officer accused of using system to track ex-girlfriend
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Flock Safety updates camera policies after misuse
Flock Safety updates camera policies after misuse FOX 10 Phoenix
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‘Rife for abuse’: Several Arizona agencies halt Flock cameras amid misuse cases
‘Rife for abuse’: Several Arizona agencies halt Flock cameras amid misuse cases AZ Family
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Arizona police move to end Flock partnership after audit flags possible misuse
Arizona police move to end Flock partnership after audit flags possible misuse Yahoo
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Pennsylvania lawmakers crack down on flock camera misuse
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New Bedford police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track ex-girlfriend
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Flock Safety rolls out new measures to curb police misuse of camera data
Flock Safety rolls out new measures to curb police misuse of camera data wfsb.com
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Questions arise after string of Flock camera abuses
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Madison County residents say Flock cameras pose threats, can be misused
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Information Warfare: Flock Camera Abuse
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Goodyear Police Officer Allegedly Misused Flock Technology
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Pasadena Police Department releases statement regarding employees involved in Flock camera misuse
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Former Dallas police 911 director accused of Flock camera misuse
Former Dallas police 911 director accused of Flock camera misuse FOX 5 Atlanta
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Officers in 2 Arizona police departments face discipline for misuse of Flock cameras
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Man facing tampering charges for breaking Flock units said devices were stalking him, Greeley police say
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Chandler, AZ Ends Flock License Plate Reader Program After Audit Flags Potential Police Misuse
Chandler, AZ Ends Flock License Plate Reader Program After Audit Flags Potential Police Misuse California Globe
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Former Polk County officer arrested, accused of misusing Flock camera system
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Flock Safety rolls out safety and accountability features following another Georgia officer arrest
CBS Atlanta Flock Safety rolls out safety and accountability features following another Georgia officer arrest Posted: August 13, 2026 | Last updated: August 13, 2026 In…
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AM Roundup: Hobbs announces running mate, more allegations of Flock misuse
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Goodyear police probe potential misuse of Flock cameras, officer placed on leave
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The IJ Database of ALPR Abuse
The IJ Database of ALPR Abuse The Institute for Justice
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Public Interest Law Firm Releases New Page Tracking License Plate Reader Abuse Nationwide
Public Interest Law Firm Releases New Page Tracking License Plate Reader Abuse Nationwide The Institute for Justice
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3 Georgia deputies arrested after allegedly using Flock cameras to stalk people they knew
Three former Bibb County deputies have been arrested after an internal audit found they allegedly used license plate reader data to track people they knew for personal reasons.
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GBI Arrests Former 911 Director in Paulding County for Misuse of a License Plate Reader System
Dallas, Georgia (August 12, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged former Dallas Police Department (DPD) 911 Director Heidi Taylor, age 52, of Dallas, Georgia, with two misdemeanor counts of Misuse of a License Plate Reader System.
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Goodyear officer placed on leave for potential Flock misuse
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3 Ex-Georgia Deputies Are Arrested Over Using Flock Cameras to Stalk People
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Mooresville Police tighten Flock camera access after officer charged with alleged misuse
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City of Surprise suspends automated license plate readers after potential misuse
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After Flock camera system misuse, Goodyear officer disciplined
After Flock camera system misuse, Goodyear officer disciplined KTAR News 92.3 FM
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Goodyear Police Dept. investigate whether officer misused Flock license plate reader system
Goodyear Police Dept. investigate whether officer misused Flock license plate reader system ABC15 Arizona
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How Cheyenne Police used tech to solve a sex abuse case
GDELT: license-plate-reader
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Savannah and Chatham County tighten Flock camera oversight after alleged misuse and firings
GDELT: Flock camera
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Savannah mayor addresses firing of 6 officers over Flock Safety System misuse
GDELT: Flock Safety
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Cheyenne Police Credit License Plate Reader In Arrest Of Sex Abuse Suspect
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Cheyenne detectives use license plate readers to help solve a Laramie County sex abuse case.
Cheyenne detectives use license plate readers to help solve a Laramie County sex abuse case. kgab.com
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Haines City officer arrested for misusing Flock cameras to track estranged wife: Officials
GDELT: Flock camera
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Haines City officer used Flock cameras to track estranged wife on 717 occasions: affidavit
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No new charges as Mooresville police wrap up Flock camera misuse investigation
GDELT: Flock camera
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New Bedford police halt Flock cameras, investigate possible misuse
New Bedford police halt Flock cameras, investigate possible misuse SouthCoastToday.com
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Haines City Police Officer Arrested After Allegedly Using FLOCK Cameras to Track Estranged Wife — HCPD
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Flock cameras help Lake City officers rescue 2 abducted children, arrest suspect, police say
GDELT: Flock camera
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GBI Arrests Former Polk County Officer Over Flock Safety System Misuse
GBI Arrests Former Polk County Officer Over Flock Safety System Misuse Valdosta Today
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New Bedford police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track and follow ex-romantic partner
New Bedford police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track and follow ex-romantic partner The New Bedford Light
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Atlanta police audit Flock camera usage for abuse
Atlanta police audit Flock camera usage for abuse FOX 5 Atlanta
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Goodyear police officer investigated for possible Flock camera misuse
Goodyear police officer investigated for possible Flock camera misuse AZ Family
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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose legislation for Flock camera misuse
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'Good Officer' Resigns After Using Flock Cameras To Stalk His Wife
'Good Officer' Resigns After Using Flock Cameras To Stalk His Wife Jalopnik
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Mooresville PD: Dept. audit found no criminal misuse of Flock cameras, but did find policy violations
GDELT: Flock camera
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Police chief addresses license plate reader misuse
Police chief addresses license plate reader misuse FOX 10 Phoenix
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Apache Junction officer 'improperly' used license plate reader, agency says
Apache Junction officer 'improperly' used license plate reader, agency says 12News
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POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Flock cameras are too ripe for abuse
GDELT: Flock camera
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Flock alters system tracking transparency while shadow of alleged misuse cases expands
Flock alters system tracking transparency while shadow of alleged misuse cases expands WDRB
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3 former Bibb deputies face stalking charges after internal Flock audit - 41NBC News
GDELT: flock-camera
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Flock Safety Cameras Stir Privacy Concerns Nationwide | NewsTalk WMEQ
GDELT: Flock Safety
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It’s Official: Flock Is For Stalking
Flock Safety is happy it’s the go-to choice for tons of law enforcement agencies. While it does suffer some occasional bleeding, its supercharged automatic license plate…
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8 DeKalb police employees suspended over misuse of Flock Safety system
GDELT: Flock Safety
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Sterling Heights Weighs Criminal Penalties for Flock Misuse
A Michigan city may make misusing license plate reader data a crime — a step toward real accountability for ALPR systems.
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