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Flock Announces Band-Aids Meant To Remedy Totally Predictable And Widespread Abuse Of Surveillance Equipment
Flock Announces Band-Aids Meant To Remedy Totally Predictable And Widespread Abuse Of Surveillance Equipment Jalopnik
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
A cop searched his ex 717 times. Flock's CEO admitted it.
Flock Safety
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QC Flock cameras vandalized, police say
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Flock Safety alternatives: new names, same surveillance
Flock Safety alternatives: new names, same surveillance Utah Public Radio
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Your Expired Visa Card Could Be 'Zombified' to Make Contactless Payments
Flock Safety
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One year after Iryna Zarutska murder, violent crimes fuel North Carolina public safety debate
One year after Iryna Zarutska murder, violent crimes fuel North Carolina public safety debate Fox News
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock license plate readers vandalized in the Quad-Cities
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Texas constable unplugged 3 police surveillance cameras after county ended Flock contract; then told company to 'come get your garbage'
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VictoriesOpen the record →
KIND decision to end Flock cameras driven by cost, community concerns
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Texas constable unplugged 3 police surveillance cameras after county ended Flock contract; then told comp
Texas constable unplugged 3 police surveillance cameras after county ended Flock contract; then told comp The Times of India
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Oviedo police use fake Flock camera to catch vandalism suspect
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Ideas & Opinions — Michael James Taylor: Reasonable concerns with Flock
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Valley police defend Flock cameras
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As Flock cameras spread, here's what Iowa drives should know
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CITY MAY BREAK UP WITH FLOCK
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GBI arrests 4 former Ga. PD employees in Flock misuse case
Flock Safety
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Pullman says there are no Flock cameras set up in city
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These North Dakota Towns Have Flock Cameras Watching Your Car
These North Dakota Towns Have Flock Cameras Watching Your Car US 103.3
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Officer abuse fuels license plate reader turmoil across Phoenix
Officer abuse fuels license plate reader turmoil across Phoenix Ahwatukee Foothills News
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Your license plate photo can stay 30 days in Flock systems. Who can search it depends on the city
Your license plate photo can stay 30 days in Flock systems. Who can search it depends on the city Cleveland.com
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Lansing councilman wants city to cancel Flock camera contracts
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Pennsylvania moves to rein in plate-reader cameras as Flock shortens default data storage
Pennsylvania moves to rein in plate-reader cameras as Flock shortens default data storage Yahoo
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What the Flock Is up With These AI Cameras? | by Jeff Hayward | Ai-Ai-OH | Aug, 2026
What the Flock Is up With These AI Cameras? | by Jeff Hayward | Ai-Ai-OH | Aug, 2026 Medium
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Flock CEO Punches Back Against Critics on Fox News: Privacy Can’t Be the Only Priority
Flock CEO Punches Back Against Critics on Fox News: Privacy Can’t Be the Only Priority Mediaite
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Residents Press Cumberland Council to Drop Flock Safety Cameras, Citing Lawsuit and Security Flaws
VictoriesOpen the record →
ACLU of North Carolina fighting to remove Flock cameras
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DeFlock Dakota holds first Sioux Falls meeting; speaks against ALPRs
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Wisconsin city deactivates social media after threats over Flock cameras
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Dozens of Virginia residents pack library to fight Flock's growing surveillance network
Dozens of Virginia residents pack library to fight Flock's growing surveillance network The Cool Down
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West Virginia residents take Flock camera ban to voters after 6-4 council vote
West Virginia residents take Flock camera ban to voters after 6-4 council vote Yahoo
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Increased police presence after ShotSpotter alert in Myrtle Beach
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As Flock cameras fuel privacy debate, local police seek access to even more video
As Flock cameras fuel privacy debate, local police seek access to even more video cw34.com
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Flock camera controversy continues as Huntington community efforts aim to undo legislation
Flock camera controversy continues as Huntington community efforts aim to undo legislation WCHS
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Amid growing tensions across the US, Flock Safety slashes plate-reader data retention from 30 days to 7
Amid growing tensions across the US, Flock Safety slashes plate-reader data retention from 30 days to 7 The Cool Down
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As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening - Oregon Public Broadcasting
As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
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Whitman County Sheriff's Office halts flock safety cameras over community concerns
Whitman County Sheriff's Office halts flock safety cameras over community concerns KXLY.com
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‘The people in power need to be held accountable’: Reactions to Savannah Flock camera arrests
‘The people in power need to be held accountable’: Reactions to Savannah Flock camera arrests WTOC
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Flock and beyond: How is surveillance technology being used in the Midlands?
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A St. Paul group is working to educate residents about Flock cameras and what it means for privacy
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EDITORIAL: Put guardrails on license plate surveillance
Flock Safety
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EDITORIAL: Lawmakers can't allow themselves to get played | Opinion
Flock Safety
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Lucas County Flock data searches likely tied to national database option, Texas sheriff's office says
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Glendale Heights Man Charged with Damaging Speed Radar Unit Near School Zone and Damaging/Stealing Multiple License Plate Reader Cameras DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Glendale Heights Chief of Police George Pappas annou
Glendale Heights Man Charged with Damaging Speed Radar Unit Near School Zone and Damaging/Stealing Multiple License Plate Reader Cameras DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and…
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Temple officer resigns, accused of using Flock system for unauthorized search
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Saginaw Township police launch transparency portal on Flock Safety cameras
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Willard Police Department decides not to renew its contract with Flock Safety
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Bloomingdale police officer on leave after alleged misuse of Flock camera system, village and DuPage County officials say
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
West Salem removes Flock cameras
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What are Flock cameras?
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Wilder petition to ban license plate readers advances, forcing city council vote
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Missing New York grandmother found dead near Las Vegas airport after mysterious Bitcoin texts
Missing New York grandmother found dead near Las Vegas airport after mysterious Bitcoin texts Fox News
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'The Guardrail Guy' brings attention to another concern with Flock and other ALPR cameras in Utah: Crash safety
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Darth Vader Loves Flock Cameras
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2 new license plate readers reported around Lawrence, IN
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Lawrence, IN (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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2 new license plate readers reported around Ranson, WV
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Ranson, WV (Neology, Inc.). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Fairport, NY
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Fairport, NY (Motorola Solutions). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Henderson, NV
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Henderson, NV (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Gulf Park Estates, MS
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Gulf Park Estates, MS (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Conway, PA
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Conway, PA (Leonardo). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Inniswold, LA
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Inniswold, LA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
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