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Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa join Flock camera debate in governor race
Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa join Flock camera debate in governor race El Paso Times
Council FightsOpen the record →
High country community has questions over Flock as vandals target multiple cameras
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Fort Wayne police, residents react to Flock camera funding vote
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Authorities in Colorado's high country ask residents to stop destroying Flock cameras
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Hobbs, Biggs discuss the AZ border, Flock cameras
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Wisconsin police chief quietly added Flock cameras, then said 'I oughta do background checks' of critics
CoverageOpen the record →
Ohio lawmakers push for tighter restrictions on Flock license plate cameras
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Man with ‘sexually intrusive’ videos of teen girls arrested for threatening to stab worker fixing Flock camera: sheriff
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Flock Camera Technician Assaulted, Threatened In Palm Desert: RSO
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2 more Mass. communities drop Flock cameras amid growing concerns
2 more Mass. communities drop Flock cameras amid growing concerns WCVB
VictoriesOpen the record →
'Bent the knee,' Flock cameras: What Charlotte talked about Aug. 17-23
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2 more Massachusetts police departments ditch Flock license plate-reading cameras
2 more Massachusetts police departments ditch Flock license plate-reading cameras Yahoo
CoverageOpen the record →
Mass. Cop Could Be Fired for Allegedly Misusing Flock Cameras, as Backlash Grows
Mass. Cop Could Be Fired for Allegedly Misusing Flock Cameras, as Backlash Grows People.com
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Town of Tonawanda approves new license plate camera contract with Axon
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Knox County mayor-elect joins call to remove Flock cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
IN DEPTH: Alabama Legislature Expected To Tighten Flock Camera Rules
IN DEPTH: Alabama Legislature Expected To Tighten Flock Camera Rules tuscaloosathread.com
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock is out, but Santa Barbara City Council tables implementing Verkada cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Pro-Flock conservatives ignore the potential for state tyranny
Pro-Flock conservatives ignore the potential for state tyranny Washington Examiner
CoverageOpen the record →
Will Massachusetts hold police accountable for Flock camera abuse?
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
De Soto Flock camera cut down, shot 3 times; police say vandal was caught on video
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Mobile reveals how long it keeps license plate reader data amid privacy concerns
CoverageOpen the record →
In Massachusetts, a wrecked Flock camera sparks vandalism probe, adds fuel to the fight over AI policing tools
CoverageOpen the record →
FLOCK BLOCKED: Fort Wayne City Council votes not to renew contract for license plate readers
Council FightsOpen the record →
Arizona cities should think twice about Axon's AI tools | Opinion
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Ottawa County sheriff addresses ‘nationwide trend’ of Flock vandalism
CoverageOpen the record →
Clark County School District has tapped into Flock license plate reader cameras
Clark County School District has tapped into Flock license plate reader cameras The Nevada Independent
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Vandals ruin 2 Flock cameras in Barry County, Mo.
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Readers Write: Minnesota governance, Amy Klobuchar, Flock cameras, AI grading, books
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Fraser police use Flock cameras to make arrest in fatal hit-and-run
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US cities swap Flock for Verkada: Do the other cameras respect your privacy?
US cities swap Flock for Verkada: Do the other cameras respect your privacy? Cybernews
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Chilling discovery at home of California man accused of vandalizing Flock cameras
Chilling discovery at home of California man accused of vandalizing Flock cameras New York Post
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Western Nebraska police chief nixes budget request for Flock cameras
Western Nebraska police chief nixes budget request for Flock cameras nebraskapublicmedia.org
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Buffalo not interested in employing the use of Flock cameras, city officials say
CoverageOpen the record →
Georgia considers new Flock camera regulations after police misuse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
4 Police Department Employees Arrested on Charges of Misusing Flock Camera System in Georgia
4 Police Department Employees Arrested on Charges of Misusing Flock Camera System in Georgia breitbart.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Lights out on Flock cameras in Buffalo
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Lansing City Council asks mayor, police to end use of Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Codington County Sheriff Suspends Flock License Plate Reader Cameras After Vandalism in Watertown
CoverageOpen the record →
Apex reviews Axon drone software after resident concerns | Raleigh News & Observer
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Op-Ed: Getting Flock camera oversight right in Georgia
Op-Ed: Getting Flock camera oversight right in Georgia The Center Square
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Blinded Flock cams: City of Greer opts for temporary pause on surveillance software
VictoriesOpen the record →
Police use Flock to search license plates. Now there's a viral website to see if yours was one of them.
Police use Flock to search license plates. Now there's a viral website to see if yours was one of them. Business Insider
CoverageOpen the record →
Senator addresses Georgia Flock camera misuse cases
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Residents call on Greenville City Council to review Flock camera usage
Council FightsOpen the record →
Gunman allegedly murdered girlfriend and her family in quintuple homicide on rural property outside Portland
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Washington Terrace presses 'pause' on Flock cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
El Cerrito slaying happened days after last license-plate cameras removed
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VictoriesOpen the record →
Palm Bay brings back controversial Flock surveillance system for motorists
CoverageOpen the record →
Plant City residents push back against Flock cameras during tense commission meeting
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Audit: Troy police Flock cameras scan 159,000 plates daily; 5,000 access data
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CoverageOpen the record →
Dozens ask Greenville City Council to prevent police from using Flock cameras
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Live facial recognition technology used at The Lexicon
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Popular Ninja Kidz Action Park Coming to Rockford
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New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Indiana License Plate Readers Face Growing Scrutiny Over Surveillance and Police Misuse
Indiana License Plate Readers Face Growing Scrutiny Over Surveillance and Police Misuse wowo.com
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Burgo Will Make Motion to Bring Flock Talk Back to City Council Tonight
Burgo Will Make Motion to Bring Flock Talk Back to City Council Tonight WBSM.com
Council FightsOpen the record →
Oklahoman readers split on issue of Flock Security cameras in OKC | Survey
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Sheriff identifies 5 victims in Washington County homicide investigation
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Willard, Mo., Board of Aldermen votes unanimously to remove Flock Safety cameras
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VictoriesOpen the record →
Opinion – Chris Reinersman: Independence till remove all Flock Safety cameras in the city
VictoriesOpen the record →
Activists flood Palo Alto City Hall to protest Flock cameras
Activists flood Palo Alto City Hall to protest Flock cameras Palo Alto Online
CoverageOpen the record →
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