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3 license plate readers reported removed near Commercial Point, OH
The map just got lighter around Commercial Point, OH: 3 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 Maple Grove, MN
The map just got lighter around Maple Grove, MN: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
9 new license plate readers reported around Prichard, AL
Volunteers just mapped 9 more ALPR cameras near Prichard, AL (Flock Safety). 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 Shawnee, OK
Volunteers just mapped 15 more ALPR cameras near Shawnee, OK (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
9 new license plate readers reported around Greenwood, WA
Volunteers just mapped 9 more ALPR cameras near Greenwood, WA (Axon Enterprise). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
28 new license plate readers reported around Seattle, WA
Volunteers just mapped 28 more ALPR cameras near Seattle, WA (Axon Enterprise). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
Conway relocating Flock Safety cameras after vandals target devices’ aluminum poles
CoverageOpen the record →
Officer accused of misusing Flock cameras, allegedly to stalk woman, court documents show
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock surveillance cameras under fire in Silicon Valley's hometown as nationwide backlash grows - even from 'Darth Vader'
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CoverageOpen the record →
Speed cameras vs. license plate readers: What each one does in Connecticut
CoverageOpen the record →
Debate Over Flock Surveillance Cameras Takes Unexpected Turn in SoCal As 'Darth Vader' Weighs In
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Council FightsOpen the record →
'Get the Flock Out' campaign collects signatures for special election ballot petition
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CoverageOpen the record →
As plate-reader cameras spread in Massachusetts, lawmakers weigh limits on police access
As plate-reader cameras spread in Massachusetts, lawmakers weigh limits on police access The Cool Down
CoverageOpen the record →
Clearwater County Prosecutor's opinion is its 2-year Flock Safety contract is 'void'
Clearwater County Prosecutor's opinion is its 2-year Flock Safety contract is 'void' NonStop Local KHQ
Council FightsOpen the record →
4 former Savannah police employees arrested for misusing Flock cameras
4 former Savannah police employees arrested for misusing Flock cameras FOX 5 Atlanta
CoverageOpen the record →
Letters: School district not listening to residents | The 'People's Mayor' | BBQ fundraiser success | Response to 'Anti-Jewish libel'
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CoverageOpen the record →
Two more Mass. towns drop controversial Flock surveillance cameras
Two more Mass. towns drop controversial Flock surveillance cameras The Boston Globe
CoverageOpen the record →
Florida man arrested in Senoia after Flock camera spots missing child
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CoverageOpen the record →
Wisconsin police use Flock cameras to arrest Michigan man for stalking
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Connecticut police officers shot, suspect killed after attempted arrest sparks hectic chase
Connecticut police officers shot, suspect killed after attempted arrest sparks hectic chase Fox News
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Man Buys Dodge Car. Then He Gets Arrested Because Of What The Previous Owner Did: 'Carfax Didn't Tell Them That'
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CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras face backlash in Silicon Valley’s hometown -even from ‘Darth Vader’
Flock cameras face backlash in Silicon Valley’s hometown -even from ‘Darth Vader’ the-independent.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Crowds flock to the North End for the San Gennaro Festival
CoverageOpen the record →
Millcreek City officials remove Flock camera of unknown origins
VictoriesOpen the record →
‘Get the Flock outta Jersey’: A N.J. group wants license plate cameras gone
CoverageOpen the record →
MPD credits use of automatic license plate reader in shooting arrest
CoverageOpen the record →
Sherlock: viral on TikTok, does the facial recognition app really work?
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Amid privacy concerns, Lee’s Summit police defend Flock cameras as valuable tool
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety CEO calls for national 'compromise' amid camera sabotage and public revolt
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety cameras need surveillance to prevent abuse
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Search for missing Fairfield woman expands to East Oakland amid fears of foul play
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New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Judge rules on Karmelo Anthony new-trial bid after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kept him from testifying
Judge rules on Karmelo Anthony new-trial bid after ex-lawyers detail dispute that kept him from testifying Fox News
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Flock CEO says privacy can't be the only priority; it is about safety, as Americans vandalize AI surveillance traffic cameras across US
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CoverageOpen the record →
Editorial: Police surveillance cameras also require their own surveillance
Editorial: Police surveillance cameras also require their own surveillance Post and Courier
CoverageOpen the record →
Police respond to gun detection alert in Myrtle Beach
GDELT: shotspotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Nashville hospital medication error leaves at least 1 patient paralyzed after routine surgery, 3 others hurt
Nashville hospital medication error leaves at least 1 patient paralyzed after routine surgery, 3 others hurt Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock is Secretly Building a Powerful New Prompt-Based AI Tool for Police
Slashdot reader fjo3 shared this article from Wired: [Flock] has told the public for years that its technology "cannot recognize, identify, or track individuals." It has…
CoverageOpen the record →
Mazzei: Use Flock Cameras Only for 'Proper Law Enforcement Work'
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Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Lancaster Police Department unveils new Flock Safety drone
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Police DronesOpen the record →
Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Macomb Daily
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CoverageOpen the record →
Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Capital Gazette
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CoverageOpen the record →
Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Troy Record
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CoverageOpen the record →
Flock competitors seek to benefit from public backlash : NPR
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CoverageOpen the record →
Burglary Suspect Arrested Using Flock Cameras to Identify Suspect
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CoverageOpen the record →
Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Mainline Media News
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CoverageOpen the record →
As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening
As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening WBUR
CoverageOpen the record →
Israeli October 7 survivors conquer trauma alongside legendary rock icons in powerful new documentary
Israeli October 7 survivors conquer trauma alongside legendary rock icons in powerful new documentary Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Daily Local
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CoverageOpen the record →
Man accused of vandalizing, stealing Flock cameras in Glendale Heights
CoverageOpen the record →
Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Scranton Times-Tribune
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CoverageOpen the record →
A journalist was banned from a Flock Safety convention, so they hacked it
Breaches & SecurityOpen the record →
Buffalo Bills lineman Ed Oliver suffers devastating drowning death of 2-year-old son and team is in mourning
Buffalo Bills lineman Ed Oliver suffers devastating drowning death of 2-year-old son and team is in mourning Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Lafayette Protesters Target Local Flock Cameras As National Concerns Grow
CoverageOpen the record →
Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Daily Press
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CoverageOpen the record →
Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Loveland Reporter-Herald
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CoverageOpen the record →
Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Oneida Dispatch
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CoverageOpen the record →
Diamondbacks star spotted at casino during team's game after no-showing to stadium earlier in the week
Diamondbacks star spotted at casino during team's game after no-showing to stadium earlier in the week Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Troy City Council, police clash over Flock license plate camera retention limits
Troy City Council, police clash over Flock license plate camera retention limits Troy Record
Council FightsOpen the record →
Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Santa Cruz Sentinel
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CoverageOpen the record →
No Flock, but LPR cameras used in county
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CoverageOpen the record →
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