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How Flock Cameras Turned a Legal Road Trip Into Probable Cause
How Flock Cameras Turned a Legal Road Trip Into Probable Cause Gadget Review
CoverageOpen the record →
Senate Leaders Call For Towns To Pause License Plate Readers, Flock Cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
Some Panola County Flock Safety cameras temporarily moved to county roads
A ‘small number’ of Flock Safety cameras in Panola County have been relocated from highways and farm-to-market roads to county roads due to permit issues.
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Flock's AI License Plate Readers Are Wrong Most Of The Time, And That's Somehow Not The Craziest Part
CoverageOpen the record →
County hears concerns over Flock cameras
County hears concerns over Flock cameras Sandhills Sentinel
CoverageOpen the record →
Florida Flock camera protester goes viral blocking plate readers
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Law enforcement agencies report widespread ALPR vandalism
Law enforcement agencies report widespread ALPR vandalism Police1
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Taos defunds Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
CoverageOpen the record →
Cops Used Flock to Track a Man Across State Lines to Create Pretext to Search His Car for Weed
"The vehicle travels to Michigan frequently which is a known source state for marijuana as it is legal there," a probable cause justification reads.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Shirley Man Charged After Stealing Two License Plate Readers from Local Intersection
GDELT: License Plate Reader
CoverageOpen the record →
Local law enforcement defend the use of Flock Cameras
GDELT: Flock Camera
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
2 Ohio police officers resign over alleged Flock camera misuse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
WATCH: TikTokers Begin Damaging Flock Cameras Across The US In Viral Outrage
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Google’s AI Is Telling Users That Flock Cameras Are Filled With Valuable Gold and Copper
Google’s AI Is Telling Users That Flock Cameras Are Filled With Valuable Gold and Copper Futurism
CoverageOpen the record →
Surveillance Daily: August 5, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
CoverageOpen the record →
Florida Flock camera protester goes viral by blocking license plate readers with signs
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
NC budget expands license plate reader cameras statewide
NC budget expands license plate reader cameras statewide The Avery Journal-Times
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
When the Badge Becomes the Stalker: ALPR Misuse Hits Home
Reports of officers misusing license plate readers to track partners and exes show why audits and public oversight matter.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
When the Watchers Become Stalkers: Cops Misusing Flock Data
A viral video alleges dozens of officers used Flock license plate cameras to track women. Here's why that's a systemic risk, not just a bad-apple story.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Police to introduce use of facial recognition technology
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Someone stole every Flock camera in this Minnesota city
CoverageOpen the record →
Facial recognition to be used by Devon and Cornwall Police
GDELT: Facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Deactivated cameras, canceled contracts and rejected proposal: Why hundreds of American cities are pushing back against Flock Safety's ALPR
GDELT: Flock Safety
VictoriesOpen the record →
On the agenda: University Park meeting — automated license plate (Aug 5)
The published agenda for the August 5, 2026 meeting contains: "automated license plate", "Facial Recognition", "facial recognition". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Hudson meeting — FLOCK Camera (Aug 5)
The published agenda for the August 5, 2026 meeting contains: "FLOCK Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Hesperia 2026.8.5 RB Minutes — Flock camera (Aug 5)
The published agenda for the August 5, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Lake City packet — ALPR (Aug 5)
The published agenda for the August 5, 2026 meeting contains: "ALPR", "Flock Safety". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Millerton Town Board Minutes 8-5-26 — Flock camera (Aug 5)
The published agenda for the August 5, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Crosslake Minutes — Flock Camera (Aug 5)
The published agenda for the August 5, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Sebastian meeting — Flock camera (Aug 5)
The published agenda for the August 5, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Mooresville police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track boyfriend’s ex-wife
Officer accessed Flock Safety 31 times to gain information
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
California bill curbs license plate surveillance, protects public privacy | Opinion
California bill curbs license plate surveillance, protects public privacy | Opinion Sacramento Bee
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Roseville Police Find Flock Cameras Misread 71% of License Plate Alerts, Raising Surveillance Concerns
Roseville Police Find Flock Cameras Misread 71% of License Plate Alerts, Raising Surveillance Concerns Davis Vanguard
CoverageOpen the record →
Broadmasters Festival: Police defend controversial live facial recognition technology used on thousands of attendees
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Deactivated cameras, canceled contracts and rejected proposal: Why hundreds of American cities are pushing back against Flock Safety's ALPR cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
Police departments are told to call license plate readers "county resources" instead of naming them
Police departments are told to call license plate readers "county resources" instead of naming them techspot.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Vandalism targeting Flock Safety cameras rises as North Texas agencies track damage
As Flock cameras have become more common across North Texas, they have also become the subject of growing public debate.
Council FightsOpen the record →
How License Plate Readers Can Be Used for Retaliation
CoverageOpen the record →
Brentwood police officer accused of using license plate readers to track ex-wife
Brentwood police officer accused of using license plate readers to track ex-wife stltoday.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Are Rural Law Enforcement Agencies Using Flock Cameras?
GDELT: Flock Camera
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Why Flock Safety cameras are causing controversy in the Midlands
Why Flock Safety cameras are causing controversy in the Midlands The State
CoverageOpen the record →
Texas Laws on Damaging Flock Safety Cameras
GDELT: Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Winona police investigate who stole their Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Suffolk gunshot detection, LI schooling, election fraud claims, e-bikes, Macy's gift bag
GDELT: gunshot detection
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Cambridge leaders turned ShotSpotter off. Now, it's going back on.
GDELT: ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
San Luis police chief defends Flock camera use at special council meeting
Council FightsOpen the record →
Inside the Issues: Flock license plate readers; Housing and Homelessness in LA
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Flock camera contracts canceled in 23 jurisdictions
Flock camera contracts canceled in 23 jurisdictions NewsNation
VictoriesOpen the record →
Documents detail alleged misuse of Flock cameras by 2 Reynoldsburg officers
Documents detail alleged misuse of Flock cameras by 2 Reynoldsburg officers 10TV
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Pinal County chooses not to renew Flock camera contract
Pinal County chooses not to renew Flock camera contract AZ Family
Council FightsOpen the record →
Sioux City police chief finalists meet public, debate Flock cameras and homelessness
Council FightsOpen the record →
Coweta County Sheriff's Office employees resign after internal audit of Flock cameras, officials say
Coweta County Sheriff's Office employees resign after internal audit of Flock cameras, officials say CBS News
CoverageOpen the record →
Why Pinal County is ending its Flock camera contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock Cameras Have Arrived On Nantucket: What Are They, And Why Are They Here?
Flock Cameras Have Arrived On Nantucket: What Are They, And Why Are They Here? nantucketcurrent.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Records detail Flock investigations of two Reynoldsburg officers
Records detail Flock investigations of two Reynoldsburg officers WSYX
CoverageOpen the record →
TV6 Investigates: Dickinson County law enforcement discontinues the use of Flock Cameras
TV6 Investigates: Dickinson County law enforcement discontinues the use of Flock Cameras uppermichiganssource.com
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Narragansett police captain explains why town canceled its Flock contract
Narragansett police captain explains why town canceled its Flock contract WJAR
VictoriesOpen the record →
Vermont traffic sensors mistaken for Flock cameras, officials say
Vermont traffic sensors mistaken for Flock cameras, officials say WCAX
CoverageOpen the record →
License plate readers are key for repossessions. Does their use constitute a privacy violation?
CoverageOpen the record →
Georgia Today: Minimize Flock camera misuse; Medical cannabis on rise; Atlanta heat plan
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
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