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Hamilton County sheriff to pause about 70 Flock, Motorola license plate readers
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Florida News That Impacts You – September 1st, 2026 | Vero Patriot
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FDOT Pulls Plug on Flock Cameras Due to Abuse, Privacy Concerns | Vero Patriot
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Florida agencies blocked from putting Flock cameras on state highways after DeSantis concerns
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Surveillance Daily: September 1, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
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Flock cameras are watching Jackson roads. But can they issue tickets?
Flock cameras are watching Jackson roads. But can they issue tickets? clarionledger.com
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Homer Glen Suspends Flock Cameras as Will County Deputy Faces Misuse Probe
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As Flock cameras spread, state officials face pressure for answers
As Flock cameras spread, state officials face pressure for answers Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
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Lawmakers look to protect Pennsylvanians from misuse of Flock cameras, license plate readers
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St. Louis County Sheriff's Office In Northern Minnesota Ends Flock Safety Contract | KNOX News Radio, Local News, Weather and Sports
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Texas Added $1 to Every Auto Insurance Policy to Fight Catalytic Converter Theft — $30 Million of It Went to Build a Surveillance Camera Network Instead » Live Insurance News
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Man who lampooned Flock as Darth Vader in San Diego says more 'tricks' rolled up his sleeve – Macomb Daily
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This 'Digital Camouflage' Shirt Confuses AI-Powered Surveillance Cameras
I watched Simon Weckert's 'digital camouflage' in action.
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3 deputies resign from Hall County Sheriff’s Office after Flock Safety audit
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office announced three deputies resigned from the agency as it continues auditing how staff use the Flock Safety system.
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West Chicago officer placed on leave amid investigation into possible Flock camera misuse
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Bond market in open revolt as Trump declines Iranian peace deal and oil hits $92 a barrel
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Multiple Seminole County agencies turn off Flock cameras on public roads
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There are too many issues with flock cameras around the nation
There are too many issues with flock cameras around the nation FSView & Florida Flambeau
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Florida Orders ALPR Cameras Off State Highways: What It Means
Florida reportedly ordered license plate readers removed from state highways. Here's why that matters and what residents can do next.
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Tempe Pulls Axon License Plate Reader Item — What It Means
Tempe pulled an Axon-related ALPR agenda item after a mix-up. Here's why procurement hiccups on surveillance tech deserve public attention.
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DeSantis: All Flock cameras on Florida highways will be removed
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FDOT Pulls Plug on Flock Cameras Due to Abuse, Privacy Concerns | WMMB-AM
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Florida News That Impacts You – September 1st, 2026 | 1290 WJNO
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FDOT Pulls Plug on Flock Cameras Due to Abuse, Privacy Concerns | 1290 WJNO
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FDOT Pulls Plug on Flock Cameras Due to Abuse, Privacy Concerns | 100.7 WFLA
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Arizona AG on the future of Flock
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September 1 Playbook: How Data Center Developers Spend Their Way In
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Man who lampooned Flock as Darth Vader in San Diego says more 'tricks' rolled up his sleeve – The News Herald
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Grand Canyon had elevated flood risk and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to resign: Morning Rundown
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Flock cameras lead to arrest of CF man
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As more cities reject Flock cameras, California sheriff pushes back
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Man who lampooned Flock as Darth Vader in San Diego says more 'tricks' rolled up his sleeve – The Morning Sun
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Ask The Dispatch: Are there Flock cameras in the Golden Triangle?
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SC deputy did 62 unauthorized Flock searches on spouse's vehicle, officials say
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Florida Pulls License Plate Cameras From State Roads
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Nevada Latino Lawmakers Demand A Pause On Flock Li
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What The Tech: How to know if police searched for your license plate
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Ex-White House teleprompter operator fined for Trump speech bets
Ex-White House teleprompter operator fined for Trump speech bets foxnews.com
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Cottonwood, AZ: Paused
Cottonwood paused its use of Flock cameras, joining a growing list of Arizona cities doing so.
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Fond du Lac, WI: Contract Canceled
Winnebago and Fond du Lac county law enforcement agencies terminated their use of Flock license plate reader cameras immediately.
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Neptune Beach, FL: Cameras Removed
Neptune Beach police removed Flock cameras after FDOT revoked licenses for camera use on state highways.
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Appomattox, VA: Paused
Appomattox County Sheriff's Office suspended its contract with Flock Safety.
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Glenrock, WY: Paused
Glenrock paused its Flock camera contract.
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Barnstable, MA: Cameras Removed
Barnstable voted to remove Flock cameras despite police objections.
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Hamilton County, OH: Paused
Hamilton County paused its Flock cameras until more clarity is provided.
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Wooster, OH: Contract Canceled
A college in Wooster, Ohio terminated its contract with Flock Safety.
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Panama City, FL: Cameras Removed
Panama City voted to shut down its Flock ALPR cameras.
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Palm Beach County, FL: Paused
Palm Beach County Commission voted to pause approval of new Flock camera installations.
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Alachua, FL: Cameras Removed
City of Alachua removed its license plate reader cameras after a DeSantis order.
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Racine, WI: Cameras Removed
Racine County sheriff ordered the removal of all Flock cameras, saying the deployment was 'not what we agreed to.'
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Pembroke Pines, FL: Cameras Removed
Pembroke Pines shut down all Flock license-plate recognition cameras amid a new state order.
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Catawba, NC: Cameras Removed
Flock Safety cameras to be removed in town of Catawba after council denied funding request.
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Lebanon, OH: Cameras Removed
Lebanon council voted to remove all Flock cameras.
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Collegedale, TN: Contract Canceled
Collegedale city council voted to end its Flock license plate camera contract.
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Reynoldsburg, OH: Contract Canceled
Flock Safety cameras will be removed as Reynoldsburg, OH cancels its contract.
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Liberty Hill, TX: Contract Canceled
Liberty Hill City Council voted to end its Flock camera contract.
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Tahlequah, OK: Cameras Removed
Tahlequah Police announced removal of Flock cameras, citing public trust concerns.
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Chattanooga, TN: Contract Rejected
Chattanooga police sought AI-enabled camera tools after rejecting a Flock ALPR contract.
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Horace, ND: Cameras Removed
Horace votes to remove Flock cameras.
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Monroe, OH: Cameras Removed
Monroe votes to shut down Flock Safety cameras amid Ohio communities' debate over surveillance and privacy.
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