The Largest Public Archive of Police Surveillance News · Flock, ALPR, Axon, Facial Recognition, Drones · Updated Hourly
The National Record Index
We have logged 77,585 headlines and public records since July 2003, drawn from a monitored network of 32,224+ sources — every Flock, ALPR, Axon and Fusus, facial recognition, gunshot detection, drone, and phone-tracking story we track, sorted into streams.
We are the first source to report
- Newly reported camera locations — anywhere in America, in this index within the hour.
- ALPR votes before they happen — they surface here early, not after the cameras go up.
Filter it, search it, cite it. Links go to the original source; our original news lives here.
Need this news archive for your work?
We provide free custom extracts of everything we track: camera locations, brands, operators, dates, agencies, council agendas, and news coverage, for researchers, journalists, students, and advocates. Tell us the geography, time window, and format you need, and we’ll pull it for you. No charge, no strings.
All (77585)
★ Our Reporting (305)
⚠ Agenda Watch (1848)
▶ Video Library (20671)
Victories (3256)
Misuse & Abuse (1953)
Breaches & Security (672)
Courts & Lawsuits (2522)
ICE & Immigration (732)
Axon & Real-Time Crime Centers (862)
Facial Recognition (18050)
Gunshot Detection (2840)
Police Drones (525)
Phone & Device Tracking (1623)
Doorbell Networks (47)
Laws & Policy (2223)
Council Fights (3674)
New Deployments (1932)
Camera Watch (6747)
Cameras Removed (1490)
Documents (55)
Events (31)
Coverage (26503)
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
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Knox County Commission May Vote to Remove All Flock Cameras
flock-camera
VictoriesOpen the record →
Darth Vader shows up at San Diego City Council meeting on Flock surveillance cameras, says he could use them to 'stalk my ex-girlfriend'
Flock Safety
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Knox Commissioners Question Flock Camera Purchases Made Below Review Threshold
flock-camera
Council FightsOpen the record →
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Climate change, SAVE Act and reproductive freedom
Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
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
CoverageOpen the record →
Deandre L. Taylor arrested after striking police officer while fleeing domestic dispute
Automated License Plate
CoverageOpen the record →
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
Council FightsOpen the record →
Surveillance Daily: August 25, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
CoverageOpen the record →
Maryland license plate readers nearly doubled in 2025, logging 1.1B scans
flock-camera
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.
CoverageOpen the record →
I'm seeing Flock in Charlotte. What to know about the controversial cameras | National News
License Plate Reader
CoverageOpen the record →
Home cooks flock to cheaper chicken options
CoverageOpen the record →
Smartphone technology, license plate reader and helicopter help Chicago police arrest suspects after car reported stolen at gunpoint in Mayfair
Smartphone technology, license plate reader and helicopter help Chicago police arrest suspects after car reported stolen at gunpoint in Mayfair Nadig Newspapers
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Onslow County sheriff addresses privacy concerns over license plate reader system
license-plate-reader
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock camera automated license plate recognition technology raises privacy concerns
flock-camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Mount Pleasant police investigate damaged Flock camera near Highway 41
CoverageOpen the record →
State Roundup: Where does Maryland actually stand with data centers? Police log in 1.1 billion license plate reads in 2025; Measles outbreaks in three counties
CoverageOpen the record →
Tremonton-Garland police end license plate reader test over cost, privacy concerns
Tremonton-Garland police have decided not to purchase license plate recognition technology after testing a camera in the community, saying the potential benefit ...
CoverageOpen the record →
Asheville City Council to vote on ending Flock camera contract
Asheville City Council to vote on ending Flock camera contract 828 News Now
Council FightsOpen the record →
As the world rages over Flock, SLC creates new rules for its own license plate readers. Here’s what they say.
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Cameras Were The Reason 'Darth Vader' Showed Up To This City Council Meeting
flock-camera
Council FightsOpen the record →
On the agenda: Corpus Christi City Council — license plate reader (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "license plate reader", "Flock Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Northfield meeting — public safety camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "public safety camera", "License Plate Recognition". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Rolling Meadows meeting — Flock Camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera", "automated license plate", "ALPR", "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Monterey Board of Supervisors — Flock Safety (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Safety", "Flock camera", "License Plate Reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Lowell meeting — Flock camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: Palos Heights meeting — facial recognition (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "facial recognition". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Twinsburg meeting — FLOCK SAFETY (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen — Flock Camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Chambers — Flock Camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: Carlsbad, NM City Council Meeting — flock camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: Bristol meeting — Automated License Plate (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
In the minutes: Johnson County Board of Commissioners Minutes, Flock Camera (Aug 25)
Meeting minutes published with the August 25, 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 →
Police to deploy borrowed facial recognition van
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
On the agenda: Glenrock minutes — Flock Camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: Henrico Summary(Agend-O-Gram)August 25 — Flock Camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: Henrico Regular Meeting Minutes August 25 — Flock camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: West Palm Beach (August 25, 2026 Agenda) — ShotSpotter (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "ShotSpotter". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
In the minutes: Enon Minutes, Flock Camera (Aug 25)
Meeting minutes published with the August 25, 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: Pittsburg Download : 8-25-2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda — license plate recognition (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "license plate recognition". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Wapello County Minutes — Flock camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: Simonton 8-25-2026 Special Meeting and Budget Workshop Agenda.pdf — FLOCK Camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: Valentine Agenda — Flock Camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 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: Pocatello Information Packet — flock camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
In the minutes: Prosser City Council Regular Meeting, Flock Safety (Aug 25)
Meeting minutes published with the August 25, 2026 meeting documents record: "Flock Safety". 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: Live Oak minutes — Flock camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera", "Flock Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Mound August 25, 2026 CC Meeting Minutes — license plate reader (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "license plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Shelton Packet — Flock camera (Aug 25)
The published agenda for the August 25, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
More Massachusetts communities ditching Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
AI may answer some New Orleans 911 calls
AI may answer some New Orleans 911 calls Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Mathews County Plans Flock Camera Question Session – Middle Neck News
flock-camera
CoverageOpen the record →
World's largest freshwater fish? Giant stingray weighing 300 kg found in Cambodia's Mekong river
GDELT: stingray
Phone & Device TrackingOpen the record →
Want it with our take? Read our coverage · get the highlights in the Daily Briefing.