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On the agenda: Palmyra August 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes — Flock camera (Aug 20)
The published agenda for the August 20, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Flock cameras are bagged up after employee abused system, St. Charles County Police say
St. Charles County Police say they’ve ceased using Flock Safety cameras after a civilian employee allegedly abused the system. Pulaski County is also ditching the cameras.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Deer Park police officer suspended after admitting to the misuse of Flock cameras
The suspension comes as criticism of Flock cameras has increased in recent months. The criticism stems mainly from the use of Flock cameras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the misuse of the system by law enforcement at other departments across the country.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Cherokee County deputy fired, arrested for allegedly misusing Flock cameras, sheriff says
Deputy Jerry Shellhouse is the fourth employee of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office to be arrested for allegedly misusing Flock cameras over the last few months.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Over 9 million facial recognition images leaked in major breach at reverse image search and identity verification service
GDELT: facial recognition
Breaches & SecurityOpen the record →
Facial recognition tech to be used at Creamfields amid police warning
GDELT: Facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
St. Charles County ditches Flock cameras after employee 'abused' license plate readers
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Another Cherokee County deputy arrested, accused of misusing license plate reader database
Another Cherokee County deputy arrested, accused of misusing license plate reader database Atlanta News First
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Sheriff credits license plate readers in capture of murder suspect in Vero Beach killing
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock camera resistance is just the beginning. Let’s avoid a ‘1984′ scenario.
Flock camera resistance is just the beginning. Let’s avoid a ‘1984′ scenario. AJC.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Another Iowa town blinds Flock cameras, though some crimes may go unsolved
CoverageOpen the record →
Troy council members to review reports on Flock ALPR data use & retention
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Stow officer accused of using Flock cameras to track former girlfriend
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Editorial: Flock isn’t a problem
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras help police catch criminals
Flock cameras help police catch criminals Dallas News
CoverageOpen the record →
What we know about Flock Cameras in Aiken
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Police in Milford to change license plate reader regulations
Police in Milford to change license plate reader regulations FOX Carolina News
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Gen Z's New Rebellion: Making Eye Contact and Listening to Each Other
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CoverageOpen the record →
Zurich lands ClearView, adding a third brand to its life insurance stable
GDELT: ClearView
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Jars Cannabis business, Madison Heights clash over Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
MI-07: Tom Barrett Scrambles to Bury His Data Center Past
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CoverageOpen the record →
Bakersfield residents push back on Flock camera surveillance network
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Former deputy in Wisconsin charged for misusing Flock Safety cameras
A former deputy in Wisconsin is now facing criminal charges following an investigation into his alleged misuse of the Flock safety camera system. According to a…
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Wrongly detained motorists put Wisconsin's Flock surveillance deal back under scrutiny
Wrongly detained motorists put Wisconsin's Flock surveillance deal back under scrutiny The Cool Down
CoverageOpen the record →
Ohio could restrict Flock camera data, crack down on misconduct
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CoverageOpen the record →
Bakersfield residents debate expansion of Flock license plate reader camera network
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock cameras are facing growing backlash. Georgia is seeing the debate play out up close - WSB-TV Channel 2
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Why Flock Cameras Are Facing Backlash
CoverageOpen the record →
Pushback grows as more WMass communities using automated license plate readers
CoverageOpen the record →
Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers
Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers WVAS
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'We need to shut everything down': Milford residents debate Flock cameras during public meeting
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock rocked: New Arizona poll reveals widespread distrust of surveillance cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
City responds to concerns over Flock cameras, LPRs
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CoverageOpen the record →
A drone instead of an officer: law enforcement embraces Flock UAVs
A drone instead of an officer: law enforcement embraces Flock UAVs Cybernews
Police DronesOpen the record →
Police watchdog chief backs facial recognition at Scottish matches
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Louisiana Deputy Fired For Misusing Flock Cameras
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Police removing Flock cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
The Flack About Flock
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CoverageOpen the record →
Valley residents learn about Flock cameras, ALPRs
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CoverageOpen the record →
Halloween 2026 Might Get Weird Thanks To Flock Cameras
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Is an air fryer top window a game-changer or just something else to keep clean? I put the Cuisinart ClearView through its paces to find out
GDELT: ClearView
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
CBP officers seize nearly 850 pounds of khat packed into 12 suitcases after flight from London
CBP officers seize nearly 850 pounds of khat packed into 12 suitcases after flight from London Fox News
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
New Bedford police release more details on Flock amid investigation of officer accused of tracking ex-girlfriend
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Yakima residents demand Flock camera removal over privacy and cost concerns
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VictoriesOpen the record →
Man opens fire at Va. officers during pursuit over ALPR camera vandalism
Man opens fire at Va. officers during pursuit over ALPR camera vandalism police1.com
CoverageOpen the record →
What we do - and don't - know about IMPD's Flock camera investigation
What we do - and don't - know about IMPD's Flock camera investigation IndyStar
CoverageOpen the record →
Greenfield officials affirm support for Flock cameras at city council meeting - The Daily Reporter
Council FightsOpen the record →
Who can see video recorded by Nashville police drones? Skydio responds to privacy concerns
Police DronesOpen the record →
Three Flock cameras vandalized in Lee County as debate over license plate readers grows
Council FightsOpen the record →
Do we need FLOCK cameras on KB?
CoverageOpen the record →
Privacy concerns prompt sheriff's office to remove Flock cameras in Henry County, Illinois
VictoriesOpen the record →
New Ohio bill targets misuse of Flock surveillance cameras
New Ohio bill targets misuse of Flock surveillance cameras AOL.com
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Lucas County launches Flock camera transparency page amid surveillance debate
Lucas County launches Flock camera transparency page amid surveillance debate WTOL
Council FightsOpen the record →
Lee County, Illinois, Sheriff's Office investigating Flock camera vandalism
CoverageOpen the record →
S&K Gaming recently installed license plate reader cameras amid public scrutiny
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Lee County, Illinois, Sheriff's Office investigating vandalism of Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras: Public safety vs. privacy?
CoverageOpen the record →
Cox 'deeply troubled' by Flock camera privacy issues, vows review of state system
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Flock camera vandalism reaches Fort Wayne, Allen County
CoverageOpen the record →
Residents Ask Pawtucket Council to End Plate Camera Deal
Residents Ask Pawtucket Council to End Plate Camera Deal Uprise RI
Council FightsOpen the record →
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