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Glendale Heights Man Vandalized, Stole Flock Cameras: Cops | Glen Ellyn
CoverageOpen the record →
Five Fox Cities police departments continue to use Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Deputy charged for using Flock database to track ex-girlfriend
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox calls for review of Flock cameras following recent report
CoverageOpen the record →
Illinois residents demand Flock cameras be removed as city unveils 'transparency portal'
Illinois residents demand Flock cameras be removed as city unveils 'transparency portal' The Cool Down
VictoriesOpen the record →
Flock cameras protect communities. Opponents are misguided.
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Cameras Vandalized as Debate Over License Plate Surveillance Grows
Council FightsOpen the record →
Brea Rolls Out Facial Recognition System
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Ramsey County Sheriff defends Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Alabama-based pro-2A gun group warns Flock cameras a path to ‘hard registry’ of gun owners
CoverageOpen the record →
Vandals have hit 6 Flock cameras in Evansville area since June
Vandals have hit 6 Flock cameras in Evansville area since June Courier & Press
CoverageOpen the record →
Glendale Heights man charged with vandalizing, stealing Flock cameras in western suburbs
Glendale Heights man charged with vandalizing, stealing Flock cameras in western suburbs CBS News
CoverageOpen the record →
Norfolk taxpayers pay $430K a year for Flock camera subscriptions, according to the city
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras getting flack in Iowa, some police departments suspending use
Flock cameras getting flack in Iowa, some police departments suspending use Yahoo
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Kansas Citians call to action against Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Man in Darth Vader costume trolls government meeting on Flock cameras: ‘Emperor is a fan’
CoverageOpen the record →
Police find missing Lenoir City 13-year-old in North Carolina using Meta glasses video and Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras in one South Carolina town vandalized with foam sealant in protest after council approves 22 more
Flock cameras in one South Carolina town vandalized with foam sealant in protest after council approves 22 more Yahoo
Council FightsOpen the record →
State Lawmakers Push Legislation to Protect Pennsylvanians Against Flock Camera Surveillance Abuses
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
South Carolina sheriff updates agency’s Flock camera policy after deputy’s termination
South Carolina sheriff updates agency’s Flock camera policy after deputy’s termination WBTW
VictoriesOpen the record →
TIMELINE: SLED investigates allegations of FLOCK misuse against Upstate officers
TIMELINE: SLED investigates allegations of FLOCK misuse against Upstate officers FOX Carolina News
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Minnesota and Iowa lawmakers introduce flock camera legislation for 2027 session
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Cranston Defends Use of Flock, As More RI Communities Reject Surveillance Tech
VictoriesOpen the record →
DeFlock Dakota hosts community meeting on Flock cameras
DeFlock Dakota hosts community meeting on Flock cameras Dakota News Now
CoverageOpen the record →
Denver's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system contract set to expire
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Darth Vader crashes San Diego meeting to mock Flock spy cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Northeast Ohio dispatcher’s alleged Flock camera misuse prompts new audit policy
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Anti-Flock Organizers Ramp Up Bay Area Protests, Urging Cities to Cut Ties With Company
CoverageOpen the record →
3 Texas deputies suspended after audit of 480 Flock cameras finds misuse
3 Texas deputies suspended after audit of 480 Flock cameras finds misuse Yahoo
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Arizona cities dropping Flock license-plate cameras—but there’s a catch
CoverageOpen the record →
ShotSpotter may not shut down after all
VictoriesOpen the record →
Riverside County launches “Flock Fridays” to explain license plate cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
How Dover's Flock camera scare turned out to be a false alarm
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Manchester pauses new Flock cameras as Connecticut privacy debate grows
VictoriesOpen the record →
Tuberville weighs in on Flock camera debate: Support law enforcement, protect privacy
Tuberville weighs in on Flock camera debate: Support law enforcement, protect privacy Yellowhammer News
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
ShotSpotter Temporarily Reactivated in Cambridge, Weeks After Council Vote
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Florida woman spent 13 days in jail after Flock camera alert pointed police to wrong vehicle
CoverageOpen the record →
How do you feel about Flock cameras? Too much 'Big Brother?' | Survey
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Newtown joins list of CT towns pausing Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
VictoriesOpen the record →
‘Darth Vader’ Makes Surprise Appearance In Support Of Flock Cameras
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Analysis | Are Flock cameras the next bipartisan political issue?
Analysis | Are Flock cameras the next bipartisan political issue? The Washington Post
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
‘Darth Vader’ says the Emperor would love Flock cameras
‘Darth Vader’ says the Emperor would love Flock cameras The Washington Post
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Flock cameras on Navajo Nation pop up without public explanation
Flock cameras on Navajo Nation pop up without public explanation azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
CoverageOpen the record →
Man dresses as Darth Vader to defend flock cameras at city council meeting
Council FightsOpen the record →
Milford residents speak out against flock cameras privacy fears during community forum
CoverageOpen the record →
Grafton deactivating Flock cameras, a month after installing them
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Palos Verdes Peninsula cities moving ahead with law enforcement drone program
Police DronesOpen the record →
West Salem removes all Flock cameras
West Salem removes all Flock cameras news8000.com
VictoriesOpen the record →
After alleged threats over Flock cameras, western Wisconsin city says it's deactivating its Facebook page
After alleged threats over Flock cameras, western Wisconsin city says it's deactivating its Facebook page kare11.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock camera sabotage grows amid privacy concerns
CoverageOpen the record →
Auburn City Council Votes to End Use of Flock Cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
PA Lawmakers raising concerns about flock camera data
CoverageOpen the record →
Palo Alto prepares to audit Flock camera system amid questions over data access
Palo Alto prepares to audit Flock camera system amid questions over data access NBC Bay Area
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City of Greer suspending Flock camera system for period of time
City of Greer suspending Flock camera system for period of time FOX Carolina News
CoverageOpen the record →
Newtown Police Pause Use Of Flock License Plate Readers After Resident Concerns
VictoriesOpen the record →
Building on Trust: Updates to Flock's Terms and Conditions
Building on Trust: Updates to Flock's Terms and Conditions Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Willard, Mo., police chief says Flock Safety contract will not be renewed
Willard, Mo., police chief says Flock Safety contract will not be renewed KFVS12
Council FightsOpen the record →
Hopkinton is latest MA town to cut ties with Flock Safety. Here's why
Hopkinton is latest MA town to cut ties with Flock Safety. Here's why MetroWest Daily News
CoverageOpen the record →
'Darth Vader' speaks on Flock cameras a city council meeting
Council FightsOpen the record →
Four ex-Savannah police employees arrested in Flock database misuse
Four ex-Savannah police employees arrested in Flock database misuse Savannah Morning News
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
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