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DeSantis defends Flock order: A trip to Buc-ee’s is ‘none of the government’s damn business’
CoverageOpen the record →
Conversation continues around perception, desire for Flock Safety cameras
Conversation continues around perception, desire for Flock Safety cameras KEYE
CoverageOpen the record →
A Utah City Just Said No to Flock Cameras — Why That Matters
A Weber County, Utah city rejected Flock ALPR cameras. Here's why local pushback matters and how residents everywhere can weigh in.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Florida Orders Flock Cameras Off State Highways: Why It Matters
Florida reportedly told Flock Safety to pull ALPR cameras from state highways. Here's what that could mean for drivers and local accountability.
CoverageOpen the record →
Abbott Funding Freeze Prompts Dallas Police To Cancel 321 Flock Cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
Morning Notes for September 2, 2026
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CoverageOpen the record →
AOC on Flock Cameras: “I Don’t Even Know How They’re Legal Half the Time”
AOC on Flock Cameras: “I Don’t Even Know How They’re Legal Half the Time” Where Is The Buzz
CoverageOpen the record →
The Flock backlash continues as Florida and Texas reveal camera cutbacks — with state authorities calling out 'reports of misuse' and 'data privacy concerns'
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Dallas Police Department to stop using more than 300 of its Flock cameras
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CoverageOpen the record →
Dumfries Town Council votes 4-2 to remove Flock cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
Yet Another Cop Arrested for Misusing Flock Cameras to Stalk Girlfriend
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Utah lawmaker to propose 'parameters' over Flock cameras, ALPRS
CoverageOpen the record →
Calls for a ban on Flock grow in Nevada as critics say new guardrails won’t be enough
Calls for a ban on Flock grow in Nevada as critics say new guardrails won’t be enough Nevada Current
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Issues in the News: What 'Return America' supporters should know
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Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Shapiro expresses ‘real concerns’ about Flock surveillance cameras as he weighs a potential ban
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
As Flock faces scrutiny, here's how NJ regulates ALPRs
As Flock faces scrutiny, here's how NJ regulates ALPRs Bergen Record
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
As Flock cameras spread in NJ, so do privacy concerns
As Flock cameras spread in NJ, so do privacy concerns Bergen Record
CoverageOpen the record →
Don’t Ban Automated License Plate Readers—Regulate Them
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
On the agenda: Denver Health and Safety — SoundThinking (Sep 2)
The published agenda for the September 2, 2026 meeting contains: "SoundThinking", "ShotSpotter". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Suffolk meeting — License Plate Reader (Sep 2)
The published agenda for the September 2, 2026 meeting contains: "License Plate Reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Maui County Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — LICENSE PLATE READER (Sep 2)
The published agenda for the September 2, 2026 meeting contains: "LICENSE PLATE READER", "automated license plate", "FACIAL RECOGNITION", "facial recognition". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Maui County Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee — Bill 113 on LPR Data
Committee to consider Bill 113 (2026) establishing Chapter 8.38, Maui County Code, regulating disclosure, sale, and commercial use of license plate reader data.
Events · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Antioch meeting — surveillance camera (Sep 2)
The published agenda for the September 2, 2026 meeting contains: "surveillance camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Enoch Minutes September 2, 2026 — Flock camera (Sep 2)
The published agenda for the September 2, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Lagrangeville September 2, 2026 Minutes [ .pdf ] — flock camera (Sep 2)
The published agenda for the September 2, 2026 meeting contains: "flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Kemah City Council Meeting 9-2-26 - Sep 02, 2026 — Flock Camera (Sep 2)
The published agenda for the September 2, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: meeting — Flock Safety (Sep 2)
The published agenda for the September 2, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Safety". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Acushnet meeting — Flock Camera (Sep 2)
The published agenda for the September 2, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Springdale Minutes — Flock Camera (Sep 2)
The published agenda for the September 2, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Hall County deputy fired after being accused of misusing Flock cameras
The sheriff’s office said she is accused of using the system to track a person “known to her.”
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
GBI Arrests Clayton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy for Misuse of a License Plate Reader System
Clayton County, GA (September 2, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Clayton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Errol Farrell, Jr., age 40, of Lithonia, GA, with Misuse of a License Plate Reader System.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Court records: Former Amarillo police officer facing 78 charges
The former Amarillo Police Officer accused of tracking an individual’s license plate using department resources is facing 78 charges.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock cameras expand police power — citizens must ask at what cost
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Suspect in custody after kidnapping of 13-year-old girl at Moody gas station
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CoverageOpen the record →
Council discusses use of Flock cameras in Zachary. Police chief say they’re useful
Council FightsOpen the record →
Alabama Dolly Parton license plates to fund free books for children
CoverageOpen the record →
How Are Flock Cameras Used in South Dakota ?
CoverageOpen the record →
Why Investigators Say the Nancy Guthrie Case Has Not Gone Cold Seven Months On
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CoverageOpen the record →
Jackley Credits LPR Cameras for Capturing Kidnapping Suspect
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CoverageOpen the record →
'Bold strides': Cybersecurity expert details new safeguards for OKC Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Americans unite in opposition to Big Tech's data centers | Politics
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CoverageOpen the record →
Jocelyn Benson, John James weigh in on Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Why Voters Turned Against AI so Quickly - Business Insider
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CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras: Upstate concerns growing over surveillance abuses
Flock cameras: Upstate concerns growing over surveillance abuses Greenville Journal
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Editorial: More cops are accused of misusing Flock cameras. This is becoming too much like Big Brother.
Editorial: More cops are accused of misusing Flock cameras. This is becoming too much like Big Brother. Chicago Tribune
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Athens Mayor and Commission hear concerns over Flock cameras and more at September meeting
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Editorial: More cops are accused of misusing Flock cameras
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CoverageOpen the record →
Sikeston DPS: One arrested after ShotSpotter alert
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Flock equipment not delivered as contract yet to be signed
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock cameras key to Tarrant County crime reduction, sheriff says as scrutiny mounts
CoverageOpen the record →
Utica man charged after ShotSpotter alert
A 27-year-old Utica man was charged after a ShotSpotter alert went out for several rounds being fired.
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Coral Springs’ Flock cameras should answer to Coral Springs | Opinion
CoverageOpen the record →
How to dismantle every argument in support of Flock cameras | Opinion
How to dismantle every argument in support of Flock cameras | Opinion The Tennessean
CoverageOpen the record →
Norwalk police roll out public transparency tool for Flock camera system
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Do Flock cameras make communities safer?
CoverageOpen the record →
County Should Cease Use Of ALPR Cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
State to end funding for Flock license plate cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Milwaukee Police announce more changes to use of Flock Safety cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Local police address Flock controversy, emphasize safeguards, usefulness, and legality
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock is in Lafayette. Who else is watching you?
CoverageOpen the record →
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