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A Boulder Rescue Story Shouldn’t End the ALPR Debate
A missing-teen case in Boulder shows ALPRs can help—but one good outcome doesn't settle questions about oversight, retention, and access.
Council FightsOpen the record →
STEPHEN MOORE: Don't let the FTC tarnish Trump's golden age of capitalism
STEPHEN MOORE: Don't let the FTC tarnish Trump's golden age of capitalism Fox News
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5 New License Plate Readers Spotted in Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake's ALPR network just grew by five cameras. Here's what that means for residents and how to check what's tracking you.
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Take a look at how Council Bluffs is reevaluating Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock camera contract renewed, restaurant reopens and more Flint-area news
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Texas police sergeant accused of using Flock cameras to stalk female coworker; he surrendered his law-enf
Texas police sergeant accused of using Flock cameras to stalk female coworker; he surrendered his law-enf The Times of India
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Westport police use Flock cameras with privacy safeguards, town says
Westport police use Flock cameras with privacy safeguards, town says Westport Journal
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The Column: New Rourke Bridge a 'site' to behold
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Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Paradise Post
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Alabama lawmakers may soon restrict or ban state’s 2,800 Flock cameras: ‘We need to rein them in’
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Flock cameras join data centers as a top AI boogeyman in 2026 midterms
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Mary J Blige credits faith, pastors with confronting her pride as she took control of her career
Mary J Blige credits faith, pastors with confronting her pride as she took control of her career Fox News
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Missouri police department axes Flock cameras after 'egregious misuse' of system | KCUR
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Meet Florida’s “Flock Blocker,” the Man Who Sits in Front of ALPR Cameras All Day
Meet Florida’s “Flock Blocker,” the Man Who Sits in Front of ALPR Cameras All Day MotorBiscuit
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TBI to work with partners, lawmakers on standards for license plate reader use
Investigators say new technology is helping them find missing people and track suspects across state lines, but officials insist on strict guidelines for usage.
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Lawmakers Plan Renewed Push for License-Plate Camera Regulations in 2027 SAINT PAUL, MN (August 23, 2026)
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Boston-area officer accused of using Flock cameras to track former girlfriend
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Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – Fort Bragg Advocate-News
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The fight over Flock cameras could head to St. Paul
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Definitely not complaining about the end of summer. Nope.
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Connecticut roadside cameras look alike. What they record is very different
Connecticut roadside cameras look alike. What they record is very different New Haven Register
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Hot Springs affirms commitment to Flock amid fallout over privacy concerns
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Commentary: Your license plate is public, but your life shouldn't be
Commentary: Your license plate is public, but your life shouldn't be Times Union
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Crime writers' new conundrum: How to get away with murder when cameras are everywhere – The Mendocino Beacon
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Community divided over Flock Safety cameras after Treasure Coast homicide arrest
Indian River County Sheriff credits Flock Safety cameras with a homicide arrest, but residents raise privacy concerns.
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Roseville group calls for end to Flock cameras as police defend technology
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‘Benefits and costs on both sides’: Elliott calls for compromise on Flock cameras in Alabama
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Queen Creek weighs more license plate reader controls
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WATCH | Hot Springs affirms commitment to Flock amid debate over privacy concerns
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A Missouri police department axes Flock cameras after staffer's 'egregious misuse' of system
A Missouri police department axes Flock cameras after staffer's 'egregious misuse' of system KCUR
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Public hearing on Flock cameras scheduled for Monday in Louisiana, Missouri
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Police Misuse of AI License Plate Readers Raises Privacy and Rights Concerns in the US
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California activists urge city to dump Flock cameras over privacy, stalking concerns
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Missouri Police Department Shuts Down Flock Cameras Over Privacy and Misuse Concerns
Missouri Police Department Shuts Down Flock Cameras Over Privacy and Misuse Concerns Yahoo
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Flock Safety CEO Calls for Privacy Security Balance as Surveillance Criticism Grows | Ukraine news - #Mezha
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2 more Mass. towns join growing list of communities ending use of Flock
2 more Mass. towns join growing list of communities ending use of Flock Boston.com
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Oklahoma Chronicle: Flock camera debate and a look at the upcoming primary runoff election
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Oklahoma Chronicle: Privacy vs. public safety debate after OKC renews Flock camera contract
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Flock cameras should only be used to stop speeding | Letters
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Darth Vader Defends Flock Cameras at San Diego Meeting
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20,292 Flock Searches Land Police Dispatcher in Trouble Over Alleged Camera Misuse in Ohio
20,292 Flock Searches Land Police Dispatcher in Trouble Over Alleged Camera Misuse in Ohio MotorBiscuit
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WATCH: Automated license plate reading cameras blanket Arizona: Here's where they are concentrated
WATCH: Automated license plate reading cameras blanket Arizona: Here's where they are concentrated ABC15 Arizona
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St. Paul residents call for end to Flock camera contract ahead of city council vote
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Minnesota cities and counties split over Flock cameras as privacy backlash grows
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Flocks cameras up at 3 Saginaw Twp. intersections as controversy grows across U.S.
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License plate reader network helps police locate missing Petaluma man 150 miles away
An at-risk missing adult was safely located more than 150 miles from his home after the Petaluma Police Department utilized an automated license plate reader network…
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Mohave County attorney defends Sheriff’s Office use of Flock surveillance cameras
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Juvenile arrested in Vista drive-by shooting
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Using public records, here's how we reported on Flock's web of cameras
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Two more Mass. towns discontinue Flock surveillance cameras
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More than 1,000 Flock cameras watch Cincinnati area. Resistance is growing
More than 1,000 Flock cameras watch Cincinnati area. Resistance is growing Cincinnati Enquirer
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Oviedo Arrest Over Decoy Flock Camera Raises Questions About Surveillance
Oviedo Arrest Over Decoy Flock Camera Raises Questions About Surveillance WKMG
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Cat lovers flock to Maumelle for Royal Cat Show
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Whitman County Sheriff's Office will disable its Flock Cameras, it says
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6 new license plate readers reported around Broken Arrow, OK
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near Broken Arrow, OK (Flock Safety, Rekor). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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6 new license plate readers reported around Pike Road, AL
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near Pike Road, AL (Neology, Inc.). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
5 new license plate readers reported around Falcon Heights, MN
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Falcon Heights, MN (Axis Communications). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
5 new license plate readers reported around Somerset, CA
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Somerset, CA (Motorola Solutions, Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
5 new license plate readers reported around Cypress, TX
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Cypress, TX (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
5 new license plate readers reported around Reynoldstown, GA
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Reynoldstown, GA (Genetec, 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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