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License plate reader deployment paused by Dallas County Sheriff
License plate reader deployment paused by Dallas County Sheriff ThePerryNews
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On Wednesday's show: Keeping Watch, from Flock cameras to powerful new space telescopes
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CoverageOpen the record →
Hall County sheriff's investigator fired over alleged misuse of Flock cameras, GBI investigating
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Tiverton pauses FLOCK cameras — for now | EastBayRI.com - News, Opinion, Things to Do in the East Bay
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Georgia task force examines misuse, privacy concerns involving Flock cameras
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Man arrested in connection with vandalisms of FLOCK Cameras in Lamar County
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Pitt community members weigh in on concerns over Flock cameras
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Second Habersham sheriff's deputy fired, arrested over alleged misuse of Flock cameras
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
'Violence in front of my house': Iron County mom talks of repeated Flock camera vandalism
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Florida Cops Use "Bait" Flock Camera To Catch Guy Breaking Them
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New AI That Detects Body Language And Eye Contact At Las Vegas Crosswalks Likely Won't Help Prevent Pedestrian Deaths
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Huntington, W.Va., Residents Voice Opposition of Surveillance Tech
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Saratoga renews contract with county sheriff's office despite higher cost – The Mercury News
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Pflugerville City Council votes to end Flock Safety contract
Pflugerville officials terminated the city’s contract with Flock Safety during an Aug. 25 City Council meeting.
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SUN: Flock cameras expand in Maryland as police log 1.1B license plate reads
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New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Zach Lahn calls for state regulation of data centers, Flock cameras
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Flock Once Tried To Turn Every Ride Share Driver Into Part Of Its ALPR Network
Until just recently, Flock never felt it needed to rehabilitate its image, even when several cities were dumping contracts and cameras over persistent surveillance concerns. When…
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West Lafayette Flock Camera Cut Down, Removed After Protests
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5 Things To Know: Mustang school bus rollover, Oklahoma election day
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Flock Safety is changing its privacy rules. Will it quiet the backlash?
Flock Safety is changing its privacy rules. Will it quiet the backlash? Deseret News
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The left and right have found a common enemy: Flock cameras
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Alamogordo police chief defends usage of Flock cameras and more
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New York police agencies are searching Flock data to aid immigration enforcement
New York police agencies are searching Flock data to aid immigration enforcement StateScoop
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Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across America. The Backlash Is Growing Just as Fast.
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Auburn latest police department to drop Flock surveillance cameras
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Almost Everyone Agrees Flock Cameras Are Evil - So Why Are They So Popular?
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Fairfield's Chantel Brooks missing more than a month: 500 hours spent looking for her
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What the 'Zara death pants' tell us about being alive in 2026
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WATCH: Darth Vadar Comes To The Defense Of Flock Cameras at San Diego City Counsel Meeting
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Man Charged With 3 Felonies For Breaking 3D-Printed ‘Decoy’ Flock Camera
Police are devising sting operations to catch Flock vandals, then charging them with felonies.
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4 SPD employees arrested for Flock misuse; GBI investigation still underway
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Corpus Christi police clarify use of license plate reader cameras ahead of City Council briefing
Corpus Christi police clarify use of license plate reader cameras ahead of City Council briefing kiiitv.com
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Two accused of cutting down, destroying Flock camera in southern Utah
Two accused of cutting down, destroying Flock camera in southern Utah KUTV
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Man Sues Washington Cities Over Flock Records – Wins $300K
Man Sues Washington Cities Over Flock Records – Wins $300K Gadget Review
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Flock cameras have CT residents up in arms, as towns scramble to address privacy concerns
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Palantir Technologies – Media Nation
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Two people recuperating after being shot at cannabis grow operation in Metro Detroit
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Threat or menace? Police abuses of Flock's spycams renew a simmering debate over their use. – Media Nation
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Washington Examiner | Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
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ShotSpotter – Media Nation
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Abington Township to vote on new police surveillance system, e-bikes ordinance, library upgrades, Keswick Avenue bridge mural on Aug. 27
Abington Township to vote on new police surveillance system, e-bikes ordinance, library upgrades, Keswick Avenue bridge mural on Aug. 27 Glenside Local
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Knox County Commission May Vote to Remove All Flock Cameras
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Darth Vader shows up at San Diego City Council meeting on Flock surveillance cameras, says he could use them to 'stalk my ex-girlfriend'
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Knox Commissioners Question Flock Camera Purchases Made Below Review Threshold
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Climate change, SAVE Act and reproductive freedom
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The Man Behind the Anti-Flock Darth Vader Mask Wants to Know: 'When Will This End?'
Anthony Ralphs has been speaking against Flock at San Diego City Council meetings for almost a year straight. When he showed up as Darth Vader, the…
Council FightsOpen the record →
GUEST EDITORIAL: Albers: Balancing Safety and Privacy: Getting Flock Camera Oversight Right in Georgia
GUEST EDITORIAL: Albers: Balancing Safety and Privacy: Getting Flock Camera Oversight Right in Georgia allongeorgia.com
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Deandre L. Taylor arrested after striking police officer while fleeing domestic dispute
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Lynchburg council members to introduce resolutions on Flock cameras after privacy concerns
Lynchburg council members to introduce resolutions on Flock cameras after privacy concerns WSET
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Surveillance Daily: August 25, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
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Maryland license plate readers nearly doubled in 2025, logging 1.1B scans
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CoverageOpen the record →
7 Things You Need to Know: Flock contract ends, dispatch shortage, heat continues
Council FightsOpen the record →
Central Mass. town ends license plate reader contract amid growing backlash
Council FightsOpen the record →
Oregon man sues over Flock camera records, wins $300K from cities
Oregon man sues over Flock camera records, wins $300K from cities Cybernews
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
More Massachusetts police departments are pulling the plug on Flock license plate reader cameras.
More Massachusetts police departments are pulling the plug on Flock license plate reader cameras. facebook.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Indiana’s License Plate Readers Draw Fresh Scrutiny
Reports of surveillance concerns and police misuse are putting Indiana's license plate readers under a brighter spotlight.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Texas Officer Arrested Over Flock Camera Misuse, Prompting Department-Wide ALPR Shutdown
Texas Officer Arrested Over Flock Camera Misuse, Prompting Department-Wide ALPR Shutdown Yahoo
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Two More ALPRs Spotted Near Corning, NY: What It Means
Camera Watch flags two newly reported license plate readers around Corning, NY. Here's what that means for residents' privacy.
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I'm seeing Flock in Charlotte. What to know about the controversial cameras | National News
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Home cooks flock to cheaper chicken options
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