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MORONS IN THE NEWS: A Man Was Arrested for Smashing a Fake Flock Camera – 106.3 The Groove
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CoverageOpen the record →
Holt doubles down on Flock vote as critics flood social media
CoverageOpen the record →
Ring's new encryption should keep the company out of your security footage
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CoverageOpen the record →
Former Katy officer faces charges after allegedly using Flock cameras to track ex-wife
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
No Flock Cameras In Princeton, Police Chief Confirms
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CoverageOpen the record →
License Plate Cameras Could Go Dark In Mill Valley Over Privacy Concerns
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Ring hopes new encryption tech will ease surveillance fears around its home security cameras
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As Flock Vandalism Goes Mainstream, One Grand Jury Says Alleged Flock Vandal Did Nothing Wrong
Flock Safety has been on the wrong side of the press cycle — if not the wrong side of history — for most of the last…
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Sheboygan Police look to eliminate use of Flock Cameras, joining growing list of other departments
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Morgantown City Councilor proposes ordinance related to Flock Safety camera technology
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DeSantis calls license plate reader use ‘out of control’
DeSantis calls license plate reader use ‘out of control’ ABC7 WWSB
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App State's Flock cameras searched 1.5 million times over three months before university cut national access
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Outdated Flock alert leads to police stop of people not connected to homicide investigation
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Blowing Rock police chief details staffing, speeding data, equipment at community meeting
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Chicago startup tests gunshot detection app on Android in city trials
GDELT: gunshot detection
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Who can search your license plate in Flock systems depends on the city
CoverageOpen the record →
Key lawmaker exploring legislation to curb Flock camera misuse
Key lawmaker exploring legislation to curb Flock camera misuse The Christian Index
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock off? Ron DeSantis says automated license plate readers 'out of control,' warns of 'surveillance state'
Flock off? Ron DeSantis says automated license plate readers 'out of control,' warns of 'surveillance state' Florida Politics
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Scoop: Senate Republican investigates Flock cameras
Scoop: Senate Republican investigates Flock cameras Axios
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Sioux City will not move forward with two finalists for police chief
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Sunnyside re-evaluates Flock camera use amid privacy debate
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Pflugerville rejects agreement with Flock, shutting down 28 license plate readers
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VictoriesOpen the record →
Savannah PD investigates vandalism of Flock cameras in Savannah neighborhood
Savannah PD investigates vandalism of Flock cameras in Savannah neighborhood WTOC
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Sheriff’s Office details usage of Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Cruz: 'I Don't Like Flock Cameras', Shouldn't 'Be Surveilling Innocent Citizens'
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Hurricane Katrina taught me how to prepare for any storm
Hurricane Katrina taught me how to prepare for any storm Fox News
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Fiery Flock meeting shows Summit officials are divided on 'surveillance state'
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Lynchburg City Council hears from residents, police on Flock camera use
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Springfield residents speak out against ICE arrests, Flock camera data sharing
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ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
After Violating The Privacy Of Millions Flock Safety CEO Calls For New Rules
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Fort Wayne will not renew Flock camera contract, city council rules
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Tallahassee law enforcers have launched Flock camera portals
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Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock CEO Sits Down for Interview and People Keep Noticing One 'Creepy' Thing
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Institute for Justice Unveils New Database Tracking Cancelations of License Plate Reader Contracts
Institute for Justice Unveils New Database Tracking Cancelations of License Plate Reader Contracts The Institute for Justice
VictoriesOpen the record →
Flock CEO reveals changes as Sherburne County joins retreat from cameras across Minnesota
CoverageOpen the record →
Shively police officer accused of using Flock system to track, harass woman for months
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Georgia senator weighs limits on license plate readers
Georgia senator weighs limits on license plate readers The Rome News-Tribune
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Multiple northern Kentucky communities pull down Flock cameras after public pushback
CoverageOpen the record →
FW City Council votes to end Flock camera contract
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Fort Wayne City Council Rejects Flock Funding, Jehl Says Cameras Should Come Down
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Controversial Flock cameras are watching vehicles across Sarasota
Controversial Flock cameras are watching vehicles across Sarasota Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Mayor Livid When Even More Police Are Arrested for Using Flock Database Inappropriately
Mayor Livid When Even More Police Are Arrested for Using Flock Database Inappropriately Futurism
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Mission creep: License plate readers are spying on families (Guest Opinion by Katelyn DeKeersgieter)
Mission creep: License plate readers are spying on families (Guest Opinion by Katelyn DeKeersgieter) Syracuse.com
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No more flock cameras in Walton County
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Socialist challenges conservative incumbent Mayor Bill Wells in El Cajon, three vie for open council seat
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Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Does Flock Safety have a transparency problem?
Does Flock Safety have a transparency problem? AJC.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Database Reveals License Plate Reader Abuse in Georgia
Database Reveals License Plate Reader Abuse in Georgia Daily Signal
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Sen. Hawley launches investigation into Flock Safety data usage
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley says he is investigating Flock Safety and its nationwide camera network for privacy concerns.
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock’s CEO Is Lying to Cops About 404 Media's Reporting on Abortion Case
Garrett Langley, Flock’s CEO, told cops that a 404 Media story about cops using Flock to track someone who self-administered an abortion was "entirely false." He's…
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Missouri Sheriffs Back Data Limits, Misuse Penalties for License Plate Reader Cameras
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Surveillance Daily: August 26, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
CoverageOpen the record →
Surveillance or security: Flock, personal security cameras and the databases tracking every move
Surveillance or security: Flock, personal security cameras and the databases tracking every move Los Angeles Times
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety cameras face bipartisan scrutiny over mass surveillance
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What to know about the controversial cameras
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Holland man charged for damaging Flock camera as incidents rise in Ottawa County
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7 Things: Alabama lawmakers suggest guardrails for data centers and flock cameras, Sewell whines about mail-in voting, war with Canada, and more …
CoverageOpen the record →
The AI prodigy who won over Silicon Valley—and lost $45 billion
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Fairfield Police share details on search for missing woman
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CoverageOpen the record →
Podcast: Cops Are Making Fake Flock Cameras and Amazon Packages
Cops making fake Flock cameras to catch people, Darth Vader unmasked, and our three year anniversary.
CoverageOpen the record →
Ex-Deputy Charged Over Flock Misuse: Why It Matters
A former Kenosha County deputy faces charges tied to Flock camera misuse — a reminder that ALPR data needs real oversight.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
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