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Officer 'improperly' used license plate reader in Apache Junction, agency says
An internal investigation has revealed that an Apache Junction police officer improperly used license plate reader technology to locate a family member, the police department said…
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Bibb Sheriff responds after deputies arrested, charged with misuse of Flock camera system | Here's what he said
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AZ officer quits over license plate reader misuse
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Pennsylvania lawmakers trying to regulate Flock cameras amid stalking concerns
Pennsylvania lawmakers trying to regulate Flock cameras amid stalking concerns WJAC
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State lawmakers announce plans to introduce legislation protecting citizens from misuse of Flock cameras
State lawmakers announce plans to introduce legislation protecting citizens from misuse of Flock cameras fox43.com
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Mauldin Police Officer Used Flock to Track Ex-Lover 166 Times, Separation Papers Say
Mauldin Police Officer Used Flock to Track Ex-Lover 166 Times, Separation Papers Say FITSNews
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AJPD looked into improper license plate reader use
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Security expert discusses alleged misuse of controversial Flock cameras
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Apache Junction police launch investigation into improper use of license plate reader technology
Apache Junction police launch investigation into improper use of license plate reader technology 12News
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No additional misuse of license plate readers following Mooresville officer's arrest, police say
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TWiT 1096: Fluff for Armor - Flock Cameras, ALPR Abuse, & DNA Collecting
Autonomous AIs are hacking, collaborating, and outpacing human defenders, raising urgent questions about what happens when the machines start breaking into each other (and potentially us).…
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Flock camera abuse allegations mount after company rolls out audit tool
Flock camera abuse allegations mount after company rolls out audit tool AJC.com
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Georgia police officers fired after Flock camera misuse
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Former Polk County Officer arrested by GBI for alleged Flock system misuse
Former Polk County Officer arrested by GBI for alleged Flock system misuse CBS News
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GBI arrests former Polk County officer accused of misusing Flock system
GBI arrests former Polk County officer accused of misusing Flock system FOX 5 Atlanta
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Ex-Polk County Police Officer arrested for misuse of license plate reader system
Ex-Polk County Police Officer arrested for misuse of license plate reader system 11Alive.com
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Flock misuse: 8 metro Atlanta officers suspended over policy violations
DeKalb Police Chief Gregory Padrick confirms eight DeKalb police officers have been suspended for violating department policy about the use of the Flock automated license plate reader system, which is for tracking vehicles that may be involved in crimes.
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Chandler police end Flock camera partnership after potential misuse
GDELT: Flock camera
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Michigan lawmakers push reforms amid alleged police misuse of Flock cameras
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Concerns over police and Flock Cameras after misuse case
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GBI Arrests Former Polk County Police Officer for Misuse of a License Plate Reader System
GBI Arrests Former Polk County Police Officer for Misuse of a License Plate Reader System Coosa Valley News
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Mooresville police add new Flock camera safeguards following officer's arrest
GDELT: Flock camera
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Officer accused of using Flock cameras to stalk boyfriend's ex, cops think there are more
GDELT: Flock camera
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Six Savannah police employees fired after alleged misuse of license plate reader system
Six Savannah police employees fired after alleged misuse of license plate reader system WJCL
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Six Savannah Police employees fired for Flock system misuse
Six Savannah Police employees fired for Flock system misuse Savannah Morning News
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Police officer used department cameras to track civilian
GDELT: flock-camera
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Savannah Police Department fires 6 employees over Flock Safety System misuse
Savannah Police Department fires 6 employees over Flock Safety System misuse WTOC
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Springville officials explore ending Flock camera contract after misuse and cost review
GDELT: Flock camera
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Mooresville police investigating 10 cases of suspected Flock camera misuse by officers
GDELT: Flock camera
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Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife
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Cops Across The US Are Being Fired For Misusing Flock Camera Data
GDELT: Flock Camera
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North Carolina police officer arrested for using Flock cameras to spy on boyfriend's ex-wife 31 times
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Cops Use AI Camera System To Stalk Their Exes And More
GDELT: flock-camera
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Concerns grow over misuse of Flock camera system
GDELT: Flock camera
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When Cops Misuse License Plate Readers: Why It Matters
The video above raises troubling claims of officers misusing ALPR data for personal reasons. Here's why oversight and audits matter.
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‘Another log in the fire’: Mooresville chief slams officer after alleged Flock camera misuse
‘Another log in the fire’: Mooresville chief slams officer after alleged Flock camera misuse WBTV
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Police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track boyfriend’s ex-wife
Police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track boyfriend’s ex-wife Hawaii News Now
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Chandler turns off Flock cameras after possible misuse
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Privacy groups raise red flags over police misuse of Flock cameras
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Police officer arrested for using Flock cameras to spy on boyfriend’s ex-wife 31 times
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What The Flock? Cops Use AI Camera System To Stalk Their Exes And More
GDELT: flock-camera
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Sterling Heights to consider making improper use of Flock a crime
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What is the controversy with Flock cameras? North Carolina police Officer Elizabeth Snowman accused of tracking woman
GDELT: Flock camera
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Abuse of Flock cameras sparks National debate | Therapeutic Thursday
GDELT: Flock camera
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Mooresville police showcase Flock camera system amid public scrutiny, officer arrests
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Video Police alleged misuse of Flock cameras stirs backlash - ABC News
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What do Flock camera misuse arrests mean for local law enforcement? An expert explains.
What do Flock camera misuse arrests mean for local law enforcement? An expert explains. WBTV
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Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now 4 Face Allegations of Misuse
Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now 4 Face Allegations of Misuse WIRED
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NC officer used Flock cameras to track boyfriend’s ex-wife, police chief says
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What The Flock? Cops Use AI Camera System That Tracks License Plates To Stalk Their Exes And More
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Former North Carolina police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife
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North Carolina police officer accused of using Flock camera to track boyfriend’s ex-wife
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Wisconsin Cops Tracked a Man Across State Lines With Flock Cameras to Arrest Him for Weed
Wisconsin Cops Tracked a Man Across State Lines With Flock Cameras to Arrest Him for Weed Gizmodo
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Audit sparks fears over misuse of Flock cameras
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Police officer accused of stalking wife using Flock camera
Police officer accused of stalking wife using Flock camera NewsNation
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Flock cameras raise privacy questions after alleged misuse by Carolinas officers
GDELT: Flock camera
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AI wrote code to make a $100 drone stalk someone using facial recognition
GDELT: facial recognition
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Police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track boyfriend’s ex
Police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track boyfriend’s ex WSOC TV
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Mooresville police officer arrested for misuse of Flock cameras
GDELT: Flock camera
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Chief: Mooresville officer used Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife
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