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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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Does Flock Safety have a transparency problem?
Does Flock Safety have a transparency problem? AJC.com
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Database Reveals License Plate Reader Abuse in Georgia
Database Reveals License Plate Reader Abuse in Georgia Daily Signal
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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.
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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…
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Missouri Sheriffs Back Data Limits, Misuse Penalties for License Plate Reader Cameras
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Surveillance Daily: August 26, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
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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
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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 …
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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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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.
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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.
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Flock Cameras and the ‘Are We Becoming China?’ Question
A YouTube creator asks if Flock Safety cameras mirror China's surveillance state. The comparison is provocative — but the real risks are closer to home.
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Flock camera saboteurs are getting government officials' attention
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Privacy debate over Flock cameras comes to Ottawa County as commissioners hear concerns
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Davidson Co. removes Flock cameras as debate over privacy, public safety grows across North Carolina; Mount Holly defends use
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Dolly Parton took mom's side | Starting Point
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Flock cameras have CT up in arms, as towns scramble to address concerns
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Some Virginia lawmakers want more transparency for data collected by license plate readers
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Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley probes Flock Safety over camera network
A key United States Senate committee is demanding answers from Flock Safety, launching a formal inquiry into how the artificial intelligence camera company collects, stores, and…
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Flock cameras installed by HOA without residents’ approval cut down with saw, police say
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Utah’s governor is ‘deeply troubled’ by Flock privacy problems. How many cameras are there in the state?
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Edinburgh Law School researchers win funding for facial recognition governance project
GDELT: facial recognition
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On the agenda: Saint Paul City Council — Flock Safety (Aug 26)
The published agenda for the August 26, 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: Denver Health and Safety — SoundThinking (Aug 26)
The published agenda for this August 26 meeting contains: "SoundThinking", "ShotSpotter". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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Denver — Health and Safety Committee: SoundThinking (ShotSpotter) Contract Amendment
Denver's Health and Safety Committee will consider amending its contract with SoundThinking, Inc. (formerly ShotSpotter) to decrease contract capacity by $147,421 for a new total of $4,352,579.
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On the agenda: Boston City Council — ShotSpotter (Aug 26)
The published agenda for the August 26, 2026 meeting contains: "ShotSpotter". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Basehor meeting — LICENSE PLATE READER (Aug 26)
The published agenda for the August 26, 2026 meeting contains: "LICENSE PLATE READER". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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In the minutes: Bridgewater Rules and Procedures Committee, Automated License Plate (Aug 26)
Meeting minutes published with the August 26, 2026 meeting documents record: "Automated License Plate", "Flock Safety", "automated license plate", "ALPR". These terms appear in the minutes, not as items on that agenda. The document stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Oconee County Agenda — license plate reader (Aug 26)
The published agenda for the August 26, 2026 meeting contains: "license plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
In the minutes: Indiana August 26, 2026, Flock Camera (Aug 26)
Meeting minutes published with the August 26, 2026 meeting documents record: "Flock Camera". These terms appear in the minutes, not as items on that agenda. The document stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Oconee County Minutes — license plate reader (Aug 26)
The published agenda for the August 26, 2026 meeting contains: "license plate reader", "Flock camera", "Flock Camera", "automated license plate". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Oconee County Backup Material — Flock camera (Aug 26)
The published agenda for the August 26, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Brentwood meeting — Flock Camera (Aug 26)
The published agenda for the August 26, 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: Avondale Estates meeting — Flock Safety (Aug 26)
The published agenda for the August 26, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Safety", "License Plate Reader", "Automated License Plate", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Monona meeting — ALPR (Aug 26)
The published agenda for the August 26, 2026 meeting contains: "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Valley Center Agenda — flock camera (Aug 26)
The published agenda for the August 26, 2026 meeting contains: "flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Shively Police officer accused of using Flock cameras to harass woman
Romantic Stalking / Unauthorized Personal Lookup: Shively Police Department, KY.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Former Katy police officer terminated after misusing Flock cameras to track ex-wife, Katy PD says
A former Katy police officer has been terminated from his position after misusing Flock cameras to track his ex-wife for months, Katy PD says.
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Mass. officer quits amid investigation into improper Flock, database searches
A Stow police officer resigned before a hearing after an internal probe found he improperly used law enforcement databases.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Michael Smith
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CCSD Police chief holds use of Flock cameras until end of review, district says
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DeSantis warns in Miami against Flock cameras' ‘surveillance state' potential
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Fort Wayne City Council denies funding for Flock camera contract
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Evans teen arrested after license plate readers damaged in Columbia County
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Fort Wayne City Council Votes Down Flock Camera Contract Renewal
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Mathews County Plans Flock Camera Question-and-Answer Session – Middle Neck News
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Council talks Flock cameras, aftermath of South Toledo explosions
Council FightsOpen the record →
DeSantis warns against Flock cameras’ ‘surveillance state’ potential
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Police brace for Notting Hill Carnival carnage: Officers will use facial recognition cameras with double usual number of stewards on duty after record-breaking arrests
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Surveillance Camera Saboteurs Are Getting Government Officials' Attention
Surveillance Camera Saboteurs Are Getting Government Officials' Attention Yahoo
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Port: If we don't stop Flock cameras, we can at least regulate how the cops use them
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Orr lays out potential Flock camera guardrails: Warrants, shorter data retention, tougher penalties for misuse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Task force meets on Flock camera misuse, Georgia lawmaker stops short of promising fix
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