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Lynchburg councilman wants another look at Flock Safety cameras
Flock Safety cameras are designed to help police find vehicles connected to crimes. As the technology becomes more common, concerns about privacy are growing.
Council FightsOpen the record →
Stephen A Smith warns national Black journalists group ‘I’m coming’ after receiving ‘Thumbs Down’ award
Stephen A Smith warns national Black journalists group ‘I’m coming’ after receiving ‘Thumbs Down’ award Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
iCloud Private Relay leaks can expose your real IP
iCloud Private Relay leaks can expose your real IP Fox News
Breaches & SecurityOpen the record →
Sen Johnson releases new Fauci text flagging COVID vaccine concerns during pregnancy
Sen Johnson releases new Fauci text flagging COVID vaccine concerns during pregnancy Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety Defends ALPR Technology as Company Tightens Privacy Controls
Flock Safety Defends ALPR Technology as Company Tightens Privacy Controls anniedance.substack.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Town Hall Leads To West Hollywood Flock Camera Debate
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Council FightsOpen the record →
Update, National Week of Action, and NEW Axon brand ALPRs in Elk Grove?
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Family protests outside Bulloch County Courthouse demanding justice for Hazeion Houston
Flock Safety
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Decatur commission to discuss license plate readers
Decatur commission to discuss license plate readers decaturish.com
Council FightsOpen the record →
FLOCK Cameras Accused Him Then Helped Prove He Was Innocent: San Diego Case Raises New Questions About Digital Alibis
FLOCK Cameras Accused Him Then Helped Prove He Was Innocent: San Diego Case Raises New Questions About Digital Alibis USA Herald
CoverageOpen the record →
Karoline Leavitt's replacement as press secretary faces 'critical' test as midterms loom, Trump advisor says
Karoline Leavitt's replacement as press secretary faces 'critical' test as midterms loom, Trump advisor says Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
DNC chair denies reports about staff 'paranoia,' chaos, but even MS NOW host is skeptical
DNC chair denies reports about staff 'paranoia,' chaos, but even MS NOW host is skeptical Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
From Disney magic to ancient faith: David Henrie on why Gen Z is flocking to church
From Disney magic to ancient faith: David Henrie on why Gen Z is flocking to church Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
GNR Sunday 8/16 ☀️ Good News Roundup ☀️ 9 Pips from Bill and 39 from Jess ☀️ Tech Talk
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Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Flock Misuse Prompts New Safety Features
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Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Police Turn to Social Media to Monitor Flock Camera Opponents Amid Vandalism
Police Turn to Social Media to Monitor Flock Camera Opponents Amid Vandalism motorbiscuit.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Surveillance Daily: August 16, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
CoverageOpen the record →
New Bedford Case Shows Why ALPR Misuse Oversight Matters
An accusation that a New Bedford officer misused Flock cameras to track an ex-girlfriend raises hard questions about who watches the watchers.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
When National News Covers Flock: Why It Matters
A CNN-News18 segment puts Flock Safety's ALPR network in the national spotlight. Here's what that attention means for you.
CoverageOpen the record →
3D-printing enthusiast creates 'Flock Sock' to blind controversial cameras, shares design — slip-on cover attaches to broom handle to make it easy to put on devices placed on traffic and streetlights
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CoverageOpen the record →
World's first solar-powered ambulance brings healthcare off-grid
World's first solar-powered ambulance brings healthcare off-grid Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Op-ed | License Plate Readers Were Already a Privacy Nightmare. Then Came SignalTrace.
Op-ed | License Plate Readers Were Already a Privacy Nightmare. Then Came SignalTrace. Davis Vanguard
CoverageOpen the record →
Offbeat, eccentric and downright funny license plates on Michigan classic cars
CoverageOpen the record →
Website lets drivers check whether Flock searched their plate
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CoverageOpen the record →
Think Flock is bad? This new tech is coming to link license plates with your phone — and it could be another death knell for privacy
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New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Flock is watching you | Sheneman
CoverageOpen the record →
Everything's the Best: Looking In Couch Cushions for Clean Money
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CoverageOpen the record →
Geneva Capital Management LLC Has $51.58 Million Position in Axon Enterprise, Inc $AXON
GDELT: Axon
CoverageOpen the record →
Government awards $790m in new JamaicaEye contracts, with major buildout for Portmore
Flock Safety
Council FightsOpen the record →
Faraway film fans flock to Fort Lauderdale to see ‘The Odyssey’ in special format
CoverageOpen the record →
Lewiston’s use of Flock cameras leads to scrutiny of access, oversight
CoverageOpen the record →
‘Have I been flocked?’ tool launched as Flock unveils new privacy rules
'Have I Been Flocked?' lets drivers check license plate searches as Flock introduces new privacy safeguards and oversight rules.
CoverageOpen the record →
Florida city takes Flock cameras offline over permit concerns
Florida city takes Flock cameras offline over permit concerns Yahoo
CoverageOpen the record →
Are Flock Cameras Keeping Us Safe or Stalking Our Streets?
Are Flock Cameras Keeping Us Safe or Stalking Our Streets? South Florida Reporter
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Florida Residents Protest Flock Cameras as Sarasota Police Officer is Suspended Over Surveillance Misuse
Florida Residents Protest Flock Cameras as Sarasota Police Officer is Suspended Over Surveillance Misuse MotorBiscuit
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Nebraska residents push county to eliminate Flock cameras, say they violate the Fourth Amendment
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Waukee police end relationship with Flock, citing privacy concerns
CoverageOpen the record →
Multiple Flock cameras vandalized in Toledo area over the weekend, police say
Multiple Flock cameras vandalized in Toledo area over the weekend, police say WTVG
CoverageOpen the record →
Charleston-area police departments review Flock camera changes as they consider own policies
Charleston-area police departments review Flock camera changes as they consider own policies Post and Courier
CoverageOpen the record →
Face the State | What should Pennsylvania do about Flock cameras, data centers?
Face the State | What should Pennsylvania do about Flock cameras, data centers? local21news.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Iowa Flock Cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Hood County shuts down Flock cameras over privacy concerns
VictoriesOpen the record →
Growing number of Arkansas cities reevaluating Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Théoden Janes: Can you drive across Charlotte without Flock seeing you? I tried.
CoverageOpen the record →
Huntsville group joins nationwide push against automatic license plate readers
CoverageOpen the record →
Milford briefly pauses new Flock camera installations amid public backlash so officials can reassess
VictoriesOpen the record →
New Bedford police officer investigated for allegedly using Flock surveillance cameras to track her ex
New Bedford police officer investigated for allegedly using Flock surveillance cameras to track her ex Boston.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Alabama group joins nationwide push against automatic license plate readers
Alabama group joins nationwide push against automatic license plate readers kens5.com
CoverageOpen the record →
New Flock-style scanners can now pick up readings from the devices in your car — and researchers say police 'may no longer need to begin with a known person or vehicle'
CoverageOpen the record →
Meriden mayor says Flock cameras are not coming to Silver City | This Week in Connecticut
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
These metro Phoenix cities are using Flock cameras after audit fallout
These metro Phoenix cities are using Flock cameras after audit fallout azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
CoverageOpen the record →
California group kicks off anti-plate-reader week after local win over Flock cameras
California group kicks off anti-plate-reader week after local win over Flock cameras Yahoo
CoverageOpen the record →
Toledo police report three Flock cameras vandalized over the weekend
CoverageOpen the record →
Will Scottsdale follow as a flock of cities cancel cop cams?
Will Scottsdale follow as a flock of cities cancel cop cams? East Valley Tribune
VictoriesOpen the record →
New Jersey resident launches bid to ban Flock cameras over 'nationwide surveillance network'
New Jersey resident launches bid to ban Flock cameras over 'nationwide surveillance network' Yahoo
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Ga. family protests outside courthouse 7 months after 18-year-old's death
Flock Safety
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Flock Announces Surveillance Reforms as License Plate Reader Backlash Spans Left and Right
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CoverageOpen the record →
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Flock cameras, catering truck, tag team, Labor Day
CoverageOpen the record →
13 new license plate readers reported around Seattle, WA
Volunteers just mapped 13 more ALPR cameras near Seattle, WA (Axon Enterprise). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
12 new license plate readers reported around Orting, WA
Volunteers just mapped 12 more ALPR cameras near Orting, WA (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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