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The National Record Index
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6 license plate readers reported removed near Fort Collins, CO
The map just got lighter around Fort Collins, CO: 6 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Binghamton, NY
The map just got lighter around Binghamton, NY: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
4 license plate readers reported removed near Effingham, IL
The map just got lighter around Effingham, IL: 4 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Saint Elmo, IL
The map just got lighter around Saint Elmo, IL: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Saucier, MS
The map just got lighter around Saucier, MS: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
6 license plate readers reported removed near Saint Charles, MO
The map just got lighter around Saint Charles, MO: 6 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Flagstaff, AZ
The map just got lighter around Flagstaff, AZ: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
14 new license plate readers reported around Butler, PA
Volunteers just mapped 14 more ALPR cameras near Butler, PA (PlateSmart/CyclopsTchnlgs). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
15 new license plate readers reported around Tracy, CA
Volunteers just mapped 15 more ALPR cameras near Tracy, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
20 new license plate readers reported around Zelienople, PA
Volunteers just mapped 20 more ALPR cameras near Zelienople, PA (PlateSmart/CyclopsTchnlgs). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
20 new license plate readers reported around Seven Fields, PA
Volunteers just mapped 20 more ALPR cameras near Seven Fields, PA (PlateSmart/CyclopsTchnlgs). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
Franklin County officials, citizens clash over Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Data lacking on North Little Rock’s use of Flock, other license plate reading cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
The Rise of Flock: Safety Tool or Surveillance Creep?
Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Close All Tabs about the fight over Flock, and what we know about how its data is…
CoverageOpen the record →
Data lacking on North Little Rock’s use of license plate reading cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
El CEO de Flock Safety pide «compromiso» mientras los vecinos destrozan sus cámaras en 36 estados
GDELT: Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
2 more Mass. towns end Flock contracts amid community pushback
Flock Safety
VictoriesOpen the record →
New chapter on the network: Thornton For All (Thornton, Colorado)
Resident-led group researching ALPR use across Thornton, paired with civic education and public outreach. Focused on government accountability and protecting the community from institutional overreach.
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock camera debate grows as Dayton, St. Paul city councils set to take action
Council FightsOpen the record →
California dad paralyzed from neck down after diving into ocean to rescue child
California dad paralyzed from neck down after diving into ocean to rescue child Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Mayor: Independence will remove all Flock Safety cameras from city
The City of Independence will remove all of its Flock Safety cameras, according to a notice from Mayor Chris Reinersman sent Monday morning.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Trump shrugs off assassination attempts, remarking 'only consequential presidents get shot'
Trump shrugs off assassination attempts, remarking 'only consequential presidents get shot' Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Raiders star Ashton Jeanty suffers apparent leg injury during training camp practice, helped off field
Raiders star Ashton Jeanty suffers apparent leg injury during training camp practice, helped off field Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Harrison Butker's 69-yard field goal demonstrates the NFL's latest big scoring controversy
Harrison Butker's 69-yard field goal demonstrates the NFL's latest big scoring controversy Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Huntington residents raise privacy concerns as City Council prepares to consider Flock camera rules
Council FightsOpen the record →
Activists descend on billionaire Chris Larsen’s San Francisco mansion over Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Enes Kanter Freedom met with hostile WNBA fans en route to Fever-Sky matchup
Enes Kanter Freedom met with hostile WNBA fans en route to Fever-Sky matchup Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Elk Grove: All Out This Wednesday to End Flock Surveillance Here!
CoverageOpen the record →
Tom Homan fires back at Florida Democrat over 'ridiculous' ICE racial profiling claim
Tom Homan fires back at Florida Democrat over 'ridiculous' ICE racial profiling claim Fox News
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Investigators credit license-plate reader in arrest of juvenile in Vista restaurant shooting
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock surveillance cameras under fire in Silicon Valley's hometown as nationwide backlash grows
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CoverageOpen the record →
Fighting AI and Flock, today's Luddites are the revolutionaries we need
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Group protests outside SF cryptocurrency billionaire's home over Flock cameras, surveillance use
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
South Santa Cruz County races offer plenty of new faces
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras and surveillance use: Group protests outside cryptocurrency billionaire Chris Larsen's home in San Francisco
Flock cameras and surveillance use: Group protests outside cryptocurrency billionaire Chris Larsen's home in San Francisco ABC7 Bay Area
CoverageOpen the record →
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Trump Cabinet secretaries flock to Iowa
CoverageOpen the record →
CEO da Flock Safety defende equilíbrio entre privacidade
GDELT: Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
4 Savannah officers arrested over Flock Safety misuse. What does oversight look like in Georgia?
4 Savannah officers arrested over Flock Safety misuse. What does oversight look like in Georgia? CBS News
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
What Did Darth Vader Say About Flock Cameras in San Diego?
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CoverageOpen the record →
The Big Chill: The NC-GA vs. Academia
Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras pop up on Navajo Nation
CoverageOpen the record →
Oklahoma Chronicle: Flock camera privacy vs. public safety debate
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Oklahoma Chronicle: Flock camera debate; primary runoff election
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Council FightsOpen the record →
'It's dangerous': Mayor Mantello blasts Troy City Council vote to limit emergency powers – Troy Record
Flock Safety
Council FightsOpen the record →
Editor's Note: A Flock Follow-up
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CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety CEO urges ‘compromise’ on privacy vs. safety amid police misuse backlash
Flock Safety CEO urges ‘compromise’ on privacy vs. safety amid police misuse backlash CryptoRank
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
U of A faculty chair endorses 'sanctuary campus' concept
Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Stingray Group (STGYF) vs. The Competition Financial Survey
GDELT: Stingray
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Cameras Are the Hot New Target for Candidates
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CoverageOpen the record →
AI Surveillance Emerges as Flashpoint in Midterm Races
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CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety cameras spark debate on Treasure Coast
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock Safety CEO calls for compromise between security and privacy
Flock Safety CEO calls for compromise between security and privacy UA.NEWS
CoverageOpen the record →
Your bank may stop texting you six-digit codes
Your bank may stop texting you six-digit codes Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
3 former SPD officers, 1 employee arrested by GBI for Flock misuse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock Safety CEO Seeks 'Compromise' Amid Privacy Firestorm
Flock Safety CEO Seeks 'Compromise' Amid Privacy Firestorm The Tech Buzz
CoverageOpen the record →
Poll: Arizonans are concerned about police misuse of Flock camera data
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Arkansas Highway Police Proposes New Rules for License Plate Reader Data Use and Privacy
Arkansas Highway Police Proposes New Rules for License Plate Reader Data Use and Privacy KVOM 101.7
CoverageOpen the record →
Social media 'de-flocking' plot targets Flock safety cameras on Halloween
A viral social media campaign urging people to disable Flock safety surveillance cameras on Halloween sparks intense debate over privacy and government overreach. 'The Big Weekend…
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash
Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash TechCrunch
CoverageOpen the record →
NASCAR legend Kurt Busch reveals the place he feels closest to his late brother Kyle
NASCAR legend Kurt Busch reveals the place he feels closest to his late brother Kyle Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
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