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Liberty Hill leaders question Flock cameras amid Central Texas pushback
Liberty Hill leaders question Flock cameras amid Central Texas pushback KXAN Austin
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Ottawa County Flock camera vandalism leads to felony charge as surveillance debate grows
Council FightsOpen the record →
Commission asks WeHo to reconsider Flock
Commission asks WeHo to reconsider Flock beverlypress.com
Council FightsOpen the record →
City Hall: Led By Dimitrijevic, Council Demands More Control Over Flock
City Hall: Led By Dimitrijevic, Council Demands More Control Over Flock Urban Milwaukee
Council FightsOpen the record →
Hartford police end Flock Safety camera plans after privacy pushback
Hartford police end Flock Safety camera plans after privacy pushback Spectrum News
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety cameras removed in Tempe, Cave Creek
Flock Safety cameras removed in Tempe, Cave Creek FOX 10 Phoenix
VictoriesOpen the record →
Mo. Sen. Josh Hawley probing Flock as surveillance scrutiny grows
Mo. Sen. Josh Hawley probing Flock as surveillance scrutiny grows spectrumlocalnews.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Decoy Flock cameras used to catch Florida vandal; mayor unaware of sting
Decoy Flock cameras used to catch Florida vandal; mayor unaware of sting NewsNation
CoverageOpen the record →
No vote on Covington Axon contract, city to host public forum
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Grand Rapids police, product reps defend Flock camera system
Grand Rapids police, product reps defend Flock camera system spectrumlocalnews.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Border Report Live: Immigrant advocacy group rallies against Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety has spent more than $2 million on lobbying
Flock Safety has spent more than $2 million on lobbying OpenSecrets
CoverageOpen the record →
Hawley opens investigation into ‘unprecedented’ scale of Flock surveillance
Hawley opens investigation into ‘unprecedented’ scale of Flock surveillance Washington Examiner
CoverageOpen the record →
Columbus Council majority eyes ending Flock camera program | Exclusive
Columbus Council majority eyes ending Flock camera program | Exclusive The Columbus Dispatch
Council FightsOpen the record →
‘Fed up’: Why there’s so much pushback against data centers, Flock cameras
‘Fed up’: Why there’s so much pushback against data centers, Flock cameras AZ Family
CoverageOpen the record →
Cave Creek ends license plate reader contract, cites privacy concerns and camera theft
Council FightsOpen the record →
Tempe joins growing list of Arizona cities pulling plug on Flock license plate readers
Tempe joins growing list of Arizona cities pulling plug on Flock license plate readers KTAR News 92.3 FM
CoverageOpen the record →
The Minnesota communities rethinking their use of Flock cameras
The Minnesota communities rethinking their use of Flock cameras Star Tribune
CoverageOpen the record →
NRTCCA 2026 Quick Take: How SFPD connects drones, ALPR and its RTIC
NRTCCA 2026 Quick Take: How SFPD connects drones, ALPR and its RTIC police1.com
Police DronesOpen the record →
Nearly 100 Local Governments Across U.S. Have Turned Off Their Flock Cameras Amid Growing Backlash
Nearly 100 Local Governments Across U.S. Have Turned Off Their Flock Cameras Amid Growing Backlash Mediaite
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Express: Meta settles over child addiction complaints | Police cop to license plate reader failings
Express: Meta settles over child addiction complaints | Police cop to license plate reader failings Redwood City Pulse
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More Michigan towns use Flock cameras. Should they? | Opinion
CoverageOpen the record →
European nation considers tightening smart glasses rules, banning facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Fridley Public Safety Responds to Questions About License-Plate Readers and Police Drones
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Fridley Public Safety Responds to Questions About License-Plate Readers and Police Drones MinneapoliMedia
Police DronesOpen the record →
Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns
Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns U.S. Senate (.gov)
CoverageOpen the record →
Savannah audited 39,000 Flock searches and found 34 unjustified; 6 employees were fired and 4 have now be
Savannah audited 39,000 Flock searches and found 34 unjustified; 6 employees were fired and 4 have now be The Times of India
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Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Remove Flock Cameras, Delays Decision on Replacement System
Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Remove Flock Cameras, Delays Decision on Replacement System edhat
VictoriesOpen the record →
Hawley probes misuse of Flock cameras
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Santa Barbara Ends Flock Contract, Will Review Automated Camera Policy
Santa Barbara Ends Flock Contract, Will Review Automated Camera Policy The Santa Barbara Independent
VictoriesOpen the record →
Key Georgia lawmaker exploring legislation to curb Flock camera misuse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
POLL: Do you agree with city council's vote to end Asheville's Flock camera contract?
POLL: Do you agree with city council's vote to end Asheville's Flock camera contract? WLOS
VictoriesOpen the record →
Facial recognition deployed in town for first time
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Greer administrator explains Flock camera moratorium, review: City Council notes
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Asheville council votes 5-2 to terminate Flock camera contract
VictoriesOpen the record →
Central Georgia lawmaker encourages conversations about Flock cameras ahead of 2027 legislative session
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Multiple Valley communities end license plate reader program
CoverageOpen the record →
Governor DeSantis calls Flock license plate cameras 'out of control,' urges overhaul
Governor DeSantis calls Flock license plate cameras 'out of control,' urges overhaul WPEC
CoverageOpen the record →
Chattanooga Police Department launches drone as first responder program
Police DronesOpen the record →
POLL: How safe do you feel around license plate readers?
CoverageOpen the record →
Henrico residents decry county’s Flock Safety cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Plymouth council wants to discuss the use of Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Oconee County council moves to preserve Flock camera data amid possible ban
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock cameras cut down in Savannah neighborhood, HOA representative reports
CoverageOpen the record →
Sheriff says ALPR cameras removed after vandalism; county pauses Flock service amid questions
VictoriesOpen the record →
Tempe shuts down Flock camera system over privacy concerns
VictoriesOpen the record →
Milford aldermen to vote Thursday night on suspending some Flock cameras after public outcry
CoverageOpen the record →
CCSD Police pauses use of Flock cameras until chief finishes review, district says
VictoriesOpen the record →
Why there’s so much pushback against data centers, Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Manchester Selectboard discusses Flock camera future
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CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Has a Powerful New AI Tool for Police
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CoverageOpen the record →
Santa Barbara City Council Delays Decision on Flock Camera Replacement
Santa Barbara City Council Delays Decision on Flock Camera Replacement News Channel 3-12
Council FightsOpen the record →
Surprise councilmember talks Flock Safety on The Gaggle
Surprise Councilmember Johnny Melton discusses the city's Flock Safety issues with The Republic's Ron Hansen and Stephanie Murray on The Gaggle podcast.
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Dayton council votes to pause Flock camera program
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VictoriesOpen the record →
I'm seeing Flock in Charlotte. What to know about the controversial cameras | Local News
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CoverageOpen the record →
Santa Barbara to End Use of License Plate Reader Platforms for Now
Santa Barbara to End Use of License Plate Reader Platforms for Now Noozhawk
CoverageOpen the record →
Fort Wayne City Council rejects Flock camera contract
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VictoriesOpen the record →
Driver Suspected of Brandishing Gun, Evading Authorities Arrested
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Progressive Charlestown: Flock is just the latest example of using surveillance to stalk women
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Asheville City Council votes to terminate city's Flock camera contract
Asheville City Council votes to terminate city's Flock camera contract WLOS
VictoriesOpen the record →
New Bedford City Council takes steps to ban Flock cameras after privacy uproar
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Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
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