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‘MASS SURVEILLANCE’: Beckwith says he wants Indiana lawmakers to limit police use of Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Updates Privacy, Transparency Safeguards; Recommends Seven-Day Data Retention Limit
Flock Updates Privacy, Transparency Safeguards; Recommends Seven-Day Data Retention Limit News 9
CoverageOpen the record →
Oklahoma City leaders slated to consider Flock Safety contract changes next week
Oklahoma City leaders slated to consider Flock Safety contract changes next week kosu.org
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock cameras tracked down wanted suspect, Cheyenne police report
CoverageOpen the record →
Foster Weighs Flock Cameras as 3 RI Towns Cancel
VictoriesOpen the record →
A Mystery Flock Camera Appeared in a City – and Nobody Knows Who Installed It
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
What are Fort Wayne’s Flock cameras really for? Depends which sign you read
CoverageOpen the record →
Headlines: Muslim investigation executive order, license plate readers & Westbrook retires
CoverageOpen the record →
Oregon communities cancel Flock contracts as surveillance concerns grow
Oregon communities cancel Flock contracts as surveillance concerns grow KGW
VictoriesOpen the record →
St Louis County Police drones to fly this Fall
Police DronesOpen the record →
Josephine Co. Sheriff’s Office deactivates Flock cameras
Josephine Co. Sheriff’s Office deactivates Flock cameras kobi5.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Can Your Phone Warn You When Shots Are Fired? Gunshot Detection App Tested In 2 Chicago Wards
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
St. Louis County police to launch new emergency drone program
Police DronesOpen the record →
SoundThinking (SSTI) Reports Q2 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Man Who Criticized Police and Local Government Was Repeatedly Tracked Through Flock Cameras
Man Who Criticized Police and Local Government Was Repeatedly Tracked Through Flock Cameras MotorBiscuit
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse BBC
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
What Iowa drivers should know about Flock
CoverageOpen the record →
Glocester sends Flock cameras packing
Glocester sends Flock cameras packing The Valley Breeze
CoverageOpen the record →
Privacy vs. public safety. Coshocton sheriff shuts off license plate readers
VictoriesOpen the record →
New group opposes license plate readers
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety's CEO says safeguards will be added to cameras in January
CoverageOpen the record →
Georgia agencies' plate-reader audits uncover misuse, leading to suspensions and charges
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock Camera Mistakenly Flags SUV as Stolen, Causing Police to Draw Guns and Handcuff Innocent Driver
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras vandalized in Irmo amid privacy debate
Flock cameras vandalized in Irmo amid privacy debate WIS News 10
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock Camera Error Gets Innocent Couple Pulled From Car at Gunpoint With 1-Month-Old Inside
CoverageOpen the record →
What are Flock cameras tracking? Crime-fighting tool sparks privacy debate across the Triad
Council FightsOpen the record →
Every Triad county uses license plate reader technology — but how invasive is it?
CoverageOpen the record →
City of Searcy discontinues use of Flock cameras | Here's why
CoverageOpen the record →
Exclusive: Flock protest organizer says privacy, transparency are major concerns
CoverageOpen the record →
Officer accused of using Flock camera to stalk her ex
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Santa Fe, N.M., Considers Using Drones as First Responders
Police DronesOpen the record →
Louisiana lawmaker moves to ban AI plate-reading cameras, calling them 'mass surveillance'
Louisiana lawmaker moves to ban AI plate-reading cameras, calling them 'mass surveillance' The Cool Down
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Connecticut hits pause on safety cameras, license plate readers as privacy concerns mount
VictoriesOpen the record →
How Flock Became the Most Controversial Startup in America
How Flock Became the Most Controversial Startup in America inc.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety adds new safeguards after concerns over misuse
Flock Safety adds new safeguards after concerns over misuse CBS News
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Story County mulls Flock contract extension for 2 license plate cams
Council FightsOpen the record →
Bangor denies it has any Flock cameras in city as complaints mount
CoverageOpen the record →
Unauthorized Flock Camera Found in Millcreek Triggers Utah Lawmakers’ Call for Transparency
Unauthorized Flock Camera Found in Millcreek Triggers Utah Lawmakers’ Call for Transparency Yahoo
CoverageOpen the record →
AG Jackley says safeguards for License Plate Readers are necessary
CoverageOpen the record →
Connecticut town pauses expansion of Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
VictoriesOpen the record →
Flock adding software to block improper police use of its cameras
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Woman claims Massachusetts officer used Flock cameras to follow her
Woman claims Massachusetts officer used Flock cameras to follow her NewsNation
CoverageOpen the record →
Excessive Flock Camera Thefts Force Police Department to Give Up
CoverageOpen the record →
‘People’s information should be protected’: Alabama sheriffs react to Flock camera policy changes
‘People’s information should be protected’: Alabama sheriffs react to Flock camera policy changes WSFA
CoverageOpen the record →
Alabama sheriffs react to Flock camera policy changes
Alabama sheriffs react to Flock camera policy changes wbrc.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock tightens license plate reader rules as Connecticut adds new restrictions
CoverageOpen the record →
Live facial recognition cameras to be used on UK’s busiest shopping street | Metropolitan police
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Flock Cameras Explained: Inside the Controversial Surveillance Tech
Flock Cameras Explained: Inside the Controversial Surveillance Tech People.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Murfreesboro residents speak out against Flock cameras after city renews contract
Murfreesboro residents speak out against Flock cameras after city renews contract WSMV
Council FightsOpen the record →
Is it Illegal to Interfere With Flock Cameras?
Is it Illegal to Interfere With Flock Cameras? FindLaw
CoverageOpen the record →
Chandler officer quits over Flock camera misuse
Chandler officer quits over Flock camera misuse FOX 10 Phoenix
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Chandler residents want ban on all automated license plate readers after officer admits to misusing system
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
How many 'Flock cameras' are in Michigan? Unregulated ALPRs are all over
How many 'Flock cameras' are in Michigan? Unregulated ALPRs are all over Detroit Free Press
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
New Bedford suspends use of Flock cameras, officer accused of using system to track ex-girlfriend
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Potential ShotSpotter replacement could rely on cellphones
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Flock Safety updates camera policies after misuse
Flock Safety updates camera policies after misuse FOX 10 Phoenix
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
‘Rife for abuse’: Several Arizona agencies halt Flock cameras amid misuse cases
‘Rife for abuse’: Several Arizona agencies halt Flock cameras amid misuse cases AZ Family
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock adds safeguards as Arizona cities bail
Flock adds safeguards as Arizona cities bail KTAR News 92.3 FM
CoverageOpen the record →
As more places in Minnesota ditch Flock, company makes changes to data retention recommendation
As more places in Minnesota ditch Flock, company makes changes to data retention recommendation kare11.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Arizona police move to end Flock partnership after audit flags possible misuse
Arizona police move to end Flock partnership after audit flags possible misuse Yahoo
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
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