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Victims file restraining order on fmr. cop who tracked ex with Flock cameras
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"It's Too Tempting": Cops Arrested For Using License Plate Reader For Personal Reasons, and It's Not the First Time
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2 Officers Arrested For Misuse Of License Plate Reader System: Cherokee Sheriff
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Cops Are Already Using License Plate Readers to Stalk People
Cops Are Already Using License Plate Readers to Stalk People The Drive
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Flock AI security cameras spark concerns over privacy, misuse among Gainesville residents
Flock AI security cameras spark concerns over privacy, misuse among Gainesville residents WUFT
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Cherokee County sheriff's lieutenant, sergeant arrested in alleged misuse of license plate reader database
Cherokee County sheriff's lieutenant, sergeant arrested in alleged misuse of license plate reader database CBS News
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Cops Are Using License Plate Readers to Stalk Their Crushes, and It Keeps Happening
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Woodstock Police Department's Flock Safety data likely accessed in four alleged stalking cases across five Illinois precincts
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Cop Arrested for Flock-Stalking Exposes Another Oversight Failure
A McHenry County, IL, cop was arrested for "official misconduct" for using Flock to stalk people. The behavior went unnoticed for months.
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Top Cop Accused Of Using Flock Plate Reader To Track Women He Dated: Authorities
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Flock faces legal, political backlash over camera misuse
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The Data-Sharing Shell Game: San Francisco Figured it Out
San Francisco figures out Flock has been improperly disseminating data for years. SFPD cracked the case all by themselves — it had nothing to do with…
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San Francisco police suspend Flock camera network access following improper queries
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SFPD says license plate readers ‘improperly’ accessed by out-of-state, fed agencies
SFPD says license plate readers ‘improperly’ accessed by out-of-state, fed agencies Local News Matters
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San Francisco police cut off Flock access after improper searches for federal, out-of-state agencies
San Francisco police cut off Flock access after improper searches for federal, out-of-state agencies San Francisco Chronicle
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San Francisco Police Audit Shows Feds ‘Improperly’ Accessed License Plate Data Hundreds of Times
San Francisco Police Audit Shows Feds ‘Improperly’ Accessed License Plate Data Hundreds of Times KQED
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Costa Mesa could end license plate reader contract amid concerns of misuse, violations
Costa Mesa could end license plate reader contract amid concerns of misuse, violations Los Angeles Times
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McHenry County police chief arrested for allegedly using law enforcement, license plate reader databases for personal use
McHenry County police chief arrested for allegedly using law enforcement, license plate reader databases for personal use Lake and McHenry County Scanner
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SFPD says license plate readers ‘improperly' accessed by out-of-state, federal agencies
SFPD says license plate readers ‘improperly' accessed by out-of-state, federal agencies NBC Bay Area
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Stalker Cams: Inside the Widespread Abuse of Flock License‑Plate Readers
Stalker Cams: Inside the Widespread Abuse of Flock License‑Plate Readers Yahoo
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SF: Police Say License Plate Readers 'Improperly' Acessed By Out-Of-State, Fed Agencies
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Feds ‘improperly’ accessed S.F. license-plate surveillance data, audit finds
Feds ‘improperly’ accessed S.F. license-plate surveillance data, audit finds Mission Local
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US Police Are Using AI Surveillance Cameras to Stalk Partners and Exes
US Police Are Using AI Surveillance Cameras to Stalk Partners and Exes Novara Media
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Cherokee County deputy arrested, accused of misusing license plate reader database
Cherokee County deputy arrested, accused of misusing license plate reader database Atlanta News First
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Cherokee deputy arrested, fired after alleged misuse of license plate database
Cherokee deputy arrested, fired after alleged misuse of license plate database 11Alive.com
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Flock AI cameras allegedly used by police to stalk ex-girlfriends and partners
Flock AI cameras allegedly used by police to stalk ex-girlfriends and partners TechSpot
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Several police officers arrested for using controversial Flock AI license plate reader system to stalk romantic partners, says report — investigators have unearthed at least 18 such cases in the US over recent years
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Flock search misuse , former Milwaukee police officer pleads guilty
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New Surveillance Tech Just Dropped That'll Help Cops Track More Than Just Your License Plate
New Surveillance Tech Just Dropped That'll Help Cops Track More Than Just Your License Plate Jalopnik
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Flock search misuse, former MPD officer pleads guilty
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Man sues Florida cops over arrest spurred by "93% match" in facial recognition
GDELT: facial recognition
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Cops Keep Getting Arrested for Using Flock to Stalk People
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Police Keep Using Flock Cameras to Stalk Their Exes
Police Keep Using Flock Cameras to Stalk Their Exes Yahoo
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Dayton halts license plate cameras after data misuse
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Fargo police audit Flock cameras monthly to prevent misuse
Fargo police audit Flock cameras monthly to prevent misuse Valley News Live
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Milwaukee police audit shows Flock camera uses, possible misuse
GDELT: Flock camera
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Second Milwaukee Police Employee Probed Over Flock Camera Misuse
GDELT: Flock Camera
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Milwaukee Police updates use of Flock license plate reader system after officer charged with misconduct
Milwaukee Police updates use of Flock license plate reader system after officer charged with misconduct WPR
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Austin mayor, top cop: ALPR system could have led to quicker arrests in shooting spree
Austin mayor, top cop: ALPR system could have led to quicker arrests in shooting spree Police1
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What Happens When an Officer Misuses Flock's System?
What Happens When an Officer Misuses Flock's System? Flock Safety
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Milwaukee police Flock camera misuse; 2nd officer under investigation
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What Happens if a Law Enforcement Officer Misuses the Flock System?
What Happens if a Law Enforcement Officer Misuses the Flock System? Flock Safety
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FLOCK Camera Abuse Increasing Nationwide
FLOCK Camera Abuse Increasing Nationwide KSST Radio
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C-11 Officers Recover Illegal Firearm, Arrest Juvenile Following ShotSpotter Activation in Dorchester
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Milwaukee police investigating second former officer for alleged misuse of license plate reader database
Milwaukee police investigating second former officer for alleged misuse of license plate reader database TMJ4 News
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Milwaukee police investigate possible misuse of license plate readers
GDELT: license plate reader
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To The Surprise Of No One , Cops Are Using ALPR Cameras To Stalk Their Exes
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Milwaukee police announce changes to license plate reader system amid misuse concerns
Milwaukee police announce changes to license plate reader system amid misuse concerns TMJ4 News
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Former Niceville cop: ‘No contest’ in Flock stalking case
Coty Wayne Hall, a former Niceville police officer will NOT serve time after pleading no contest in his case in Okaloosa Court.
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Sheriff's Office of Coffee County GA
Former Coffee County Deputy Chris Ashley Rozar was arrested May 5, 2026, following a GBI investigation that began in 2024. He faces multiple charges, including violation of oath, computer invasion of privacy, misuse of license plate data, and stalking. Rozar was previously termin
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Investigation finds no evidence of Flock misuse by officer
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Police audit finds no evidence of misuse by Thornton officer who ran more than 10,000 Flock searches
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Police Misuse of ALPR Technology for Stalking Romantic Partners Raises Privacy and Oversight Concerns in U.S. Law Enforcement
Police Misuse of ALPR Technology for Stalking Romantic Partners Raises Privacy and Oversight Concerns in U.S. Law Enforcement The Institute for Justice
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Police Surveillance Abuse Exposed as Officers Face Allegations of Using Licence Plate Data to Stalk Exes, Strangers
GDELT: license-plate-reader
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Police Have Reportedly Used License Plate Readers to Stalk Romantic Interests at Least 16 Times in Recent Years
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Costa Mesa to audit license plate reader program after misuse by police officer
Costa Mesa to audit license plate reader program after misuse by police officer Los Angeles Times
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Jerome County names Gary Taylor as new sheriff after Oppedyke resigns over Flock camera data misuse
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Ex-Costa Mesa police officer accused of using FLOCK cameras to track his mistress
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LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims
GDELT: facial recognition
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Complaint alleges Thornton police misused Flock data
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