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Westland Pulls Flock Cameras Amid Council Split
Westland police say a divided city council is why the department is discontinuing its Flock Safety ALPR program.
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City Club of Cleveland Hosts Fervid Flock Safety Debate Days Before Final Council Vote
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Yakima City Council to consider guardrails for live Flock cameras
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Huntington council moves forward with Flock camera deal after hearing hours of opposition
Huntington council moves forward with Flock camera deal after hearing hours of opposition WCHS
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Developmental disabilities levy campaign builds up nest egg; Flock debate continues
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Community group calls for end to Lansing’s Flock Safety contract
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Flock camera critics plan to speak out at city council meeting
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Flock camera critics plan to speak out against its use at Harrisonburg City Council meeting
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Alameda County Renews Flock Contract for 18 More Months
Despite privacy concerns, Alameda County has extended its Flock Safety ALPR contract by 18 months. Here's what that means for residents.
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When Flock’s Own Pitch Doesn’t Match the Product
A city council was told Flock cameras don't map your movements. A police chief checked—and found out otherwise.
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Westland police cite "deeply split" city council as reason for discontinuing the cameras made by Flock Safety. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Provided by Flock Safety
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When Flock Tells Cities Their Cameras Don’t Track Movement
A Wisconsin council was told Flock cameras don't build location histories. Here's why that claim matters — and how to check your own city's story.
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LAPD ends neighborhood camera surveillance contract with Flock over privacy backlash
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Renton City Council delays vote to turn on ALPR, Flock cameras
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Flock cameras spark debate amongst Rogue Valley residents
GDELT: Flock camera
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County officials debate the use of Flock cameras
GDELT: Flock camera
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Sales Demo, Sensitive Cameras: A Lesson in Vendor Access
A reported case of a vendor accessing cameras near a children's gym during a sales demo — and a contract renewal anyway — reveals how ALPR…
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How to Prepare Three Minutes of Public Comment Against ALPRs
A practical, timeless guide to writing, timing, and delivering effective public comment on license plate reader surveillance at any local meeting.
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How to Find Out If Your Town Has a Flock Safety Contract
A step-by-step guide to researching whether your local police department uses Flock Safety ALPR cameras—no special access required.
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Renton Council delays vote on turning on ALPR, Flock cameras
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Flock camera debate grows in Idaho as Twin Falls police defend use of technology
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Westland police dropping Flock Safety camera contract amid privacy concerns
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Springfield Police: Council’s Flock requirements will work for us
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Flock camera contract will not be renewed in Westland, councilwoman says
GDELT: Flock camera
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Flock cameras coming down in Westland; councilmember says contract not renewed
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Twin Falls police defend Flock cameras amid Idaho debate
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A Damaged Camera, A Bigger Question About Surveillance
A damaged Flock ALPR in a North Carolina town is fueling online debate about surveillance tech — and it's a conversation worth having everywhere.
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Newport residents question license plate reader cameras at town hall
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Newport town hall draws crowd over proposed Flock cameras
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Newport residents push back on license plate reader cameras at police town hall
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Flock camera critics speak out against surveillance use at Caldwell City Council meeting
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Police in Carolinas respond after multiple Flock cameras found damaged amid public debate
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The ‘Get The Flock Out’ Pushback, Explained
A KQED report highlights growing public debate over Flock Safety's license-plate readers. Here's what the fight is really about.
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Flock Ignores Contract, Bypasses Approval for Invoices
Flock's contract requires prior approval before replacing hardware. Records from Riverside County show Flock replacing cameras and invoicing after the fact — and the county unable…
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Damaged Flock camera in North Carolina town sparks online debate over surveillance tech
Damaged Flock camera in North Carolina town sparks online debate over surveillance tech WLOS
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Kaukauna ends Flock Safety camera contract
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Kaukauna won’t renew contract with Flock
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Flock camera vandalism under investigation in Barrow County as privacy debate grows
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Cleveland City Council is folding on Flock cameras, just like you knew they would
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Cleveland City Council advances legislation to extend controversial contract with Flock Safety
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Cleveland City Council Safety Committee Gives Green Light to Flock Renewal in Change of Course
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Springfield’s Flock Contract Fight: Why It Matters to You
Springfield leaders are weighing whether to keep Flock Safety cameras running. Here's what's at stake for residents.
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Green River Council Shoots Down License Plate Readers
Green River Council Shoots Down License Plate Readers SweetwaterNOW
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‘Get The Flock Out’: The Fight Over License-Plate Readers Heats Up
The debate over Flock Safety’s license plate readers heats up in the Bay Area and beyond.
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'Get The Flock Out': The Heated Debate Over License-Plate Readers
'Get The Flock Out': The Heated Debate Over License-Plate Readers KQED
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Marshall County Commissioners face public pushback over Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
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Springfield City Council approves Flock license plate reader contract, with changes
Springfield City Council approves Flock license plate reader contract, with changes Capitol City Now
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Safety committee approves amendments to extension of Flock camera contract
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Cleveland City Council committee advances Flock camera contract after long debate
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Cleveland council safety committee approves shorter Flock contract extension
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Flock, for now? Cleveland City Council poised to back six-month extension for license plate readers
Flock, for now? Cleveland City Council poised to back six-month extension for license plate readers Signal Cleveland
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Cleveland City Council committee advances Flock Safety contract
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Cleveland council moves forward with renewing Flock contract
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Commissioners hear concerns about Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance (Flock Cameras)
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Springfield Mayor supports Flock contract extension
Springfield Mayor supports Flock contract extension Capitol City Now
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Springfield leaders debate whether to renew Flock Safety contract
Springfield leaders debate whether to renew Flock Safety contract The State Journal-Register
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Springfield debates Flock Safety contract renewal | Video
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Bartlesville Radio » News » City Council Time Limit Delays Flock Camera Discussion
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Macon County Sheriff’s Office addresses public debate over Flock cameras
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Newport Police to host Flock camera town hall, more in NKY gov
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