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Surveillance debate continues in Green River after council's rejection of license plate readers | News
GDELT: license plate reader
VictoriesOpen the record →
Surveillance Daily: August 4, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
CoverageOpen the record →
Miguel Perez, of Shirley, charged with stealing automated license plate readers from intersection
Miguel Perez, of Shirley, charged with stealing automated license plate readers from intersection Newsday
CoverageOpen the record →
US House candidate allegedly shoots down four Flock cameras
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Apple Faces $32.5 Billion Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition in iPhone Photos App
GDELT: Facial Recognition
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Budget expands license plate reader cameras statewide
Budget expands license plate reader cameras statewide Rocky Mount Telegram
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Flock Safety Coaches Police to ‘Own the Narrative’ Before Citizens Can Speak
Flock Safety Coaches Police to ‘Own the Narrative’ Before Citizens Can Speak Tech Times
CoverageOpen the record →
License plate-reading camera added at Champions Run entrance amid Stone Oak burglaries
License plate-reading camera added at Champions Run entrance amid Stone Oak burglaries WOAI
CoverageOpen the record →
When the Watcher Is the Threat: An Officer’s Alleged ALPR Misuse
A Brentwood officer is accused of using license plate reader data to track an ex-wife — a stark reminder that ALPR access needs real oversight.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Michigan Weighs Limits on How Long Flock Data Is Kept
A Michigan bill would cap retention of Flock ALPR data. Here's why data retention rules matter for your privacy.
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
The “Chat Control 1.0” saga: Big Tech can scan our private messages again – but Parliament sent a strong signal against mass surveillance
CoverageOpen the record →
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police releases Flock Safety agreement after officer’s arrest
City leaders had not released the document until Tuesday afternoon, after growing pressure from the WBTV Investigates Team.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Sindh Govt to Launch Facial Recognition Attendance System in Public Schools from August 17
GDELT: Facial Recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Help May Be On the Way for Those Who Object to Flock Cameras | News Radio 1200 WOAI
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Help May Be On the Way for Those Who Object to Flock Cameras
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Washington County mayor candidates share thoughts on Flock cameras in the surrounding area
CoverageOpen the record →
Tennessee congressional hopeful accused of shooting license plate cameras
Tennessee congressional hopeful accused of shooting license plate cameras The Register
CoverageOpen the record →
On the agenda: Olivette meeting — Flock Camera (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 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: Cheshire Town Council Special Meeting — Flock camera (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera", "license plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Miami meeting — flock camera (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
In the minutes: Reading 08-04-26 Council Minutes (Regular), Flock Camera (Aug 4)
Meeting minutes published with the August 4, 2026 meeting documents record: "Flock Camera", "license plate recognition", "Flock camera", "facial recognition". These terms appear in the minutes, not as items on that agenda. Those minutes are dated July 21, 2026. The document stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
In the minutes: Canajoharie August 4, 2026, FLOCK camera (Aug 4)
Meeting minutes published with the August 4, 2026 meeting documents record: "FLOCK camera". These terms appear in the minutes, not as items on that agenda. The document stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Bandera Agenda Packet — LPR CAMERA (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "LPR CAMERA". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Holley August 4, 2026 Work Meeting Minutes — Flock Camera (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera", "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Leon Valley packet — Flock Camera (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera", "Flock Safety". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Alliance Complete Packet - August 4, 2026 — Flock Safety (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Safety", "License Plate Reader", "Flock camera", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Winchester Agenda — Automated License Plate (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate", "ALPR". 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 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 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: Cornelius Board of Commissioners - Aug 04, 2026 — Flock Camera (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 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: meeting — license plate reader (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "license plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Burley meeting — flock camera (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 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: Gadsden meeting — facial recognition (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "facial recognition". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: East Peoria meeting — FACIAL RECOGNITION (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "FACIAL RECOGNITION". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Woodstock meeting — Flock Safety (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Safety", "Automated License Plate". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Edwardsville meeting — ALPR (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "ALPR", "Automated License Plate". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Shelton Packet — Flock Camera (Aug 4)
The published agenda for the August 4, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
3 Coweta County Sheriff’s Office employees resign after Flock audit
The sheriff’s office has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into the cases.
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock’s AI Cameras May Have Misread Over 70% of License Plates, Creating New Headaches for Cities
Flock’s AI Cameras May Have Misread Over 70% of License Plates, Creating New Headaches for Cities CNET
CoverageOpen the record →
Police Used Flock’s License Plate Network to Stalk Women in at Least 50 Cases
Police Used Flock’s License Plate Network to Stalk Women in at Least 50 Cases Tech Times
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
GBI investigating Savannah police officers, civilian employees misuse of Flock cameras
GDELT: Flock camera
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Can Jantar Mantar protest give India some rules on how police use facial recognition tech?
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Can Jantar Mantar protest finally give India norms on facial recognition tech?
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Surveillance debate continues in Green River after council’s rejection of license plate readers
Surveillance debate continues in Green River after council’s rejection of license plate readers WyomingNews.com
VictoriesOpen the record →
Garrett Langley Defends Flock Camera After $155,000 Range Rover Stop — Camera
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
101 Flock devices are watching Northern Kentucky roads. Are they in your neighborhood?
CoverageOpen the record →
3 former sheriff’s office employees accused of misusing Flock Safety system after audit
An internal audit of the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office has three employees under investigation for the same alleged misuse.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Dallas police defend license plate cameras amid vandalism and privacy concerns
Dallas police defend license plate cameras amid vandalism and privacy concerns Audacy
CoverageOpen the record →
Cambridge to reinstate gunshot detection system ShotSpotter
GDELT: gunshot detection
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Rathbones Group PLC Has $21.62 Million Position in Axon Enterprise, Inc $AXON
GDELT: Axon
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
License plate readers help us solve crimes. This isn't about surveillance | police chiefs
License plate readers help us solve crimes. This isn't about surveillance | police chiefs The Columbus Dispatch
CoverageOpen the record →
Sindh to launch facial recognition teachers' attendance from Aug 17
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Arkansas, Oklahoma communities consider Flock camera use amid pushback
CoverageOpen the record →
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police release Flock Safety agreement after officer’s arrest
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police release Flock Safety agreement after officer’s arrest WBTV
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
'We want to be direct with our community': Littleton Police address reactivation of Flock cameras
'We want to be direct with our community': Littleton Police address reactivation of Flock cameras Lowell Sun
CoverageOpen the record →
‘DOWN WITH THE FLOCK:’ Florida man uses simple trick to combat Flock cameras
‘DOWN WITH THE FLOCK:’ Florida man uses simple trick to combat Flock cameras WKMG
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock camera debate comes to Cheshire as privacy concerns mount across Connecticut
Flock camera debate comes to Cheshire as privacy concerns mount across Connecticut wfsb.com
Council FightsOpen the record →
Cambridge City Council votes to reactivate ShotSpotter after man's death
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Flock CEO pushes back on Douglas County's Axon switch
Flock CEO pushes back on Douglas County's Axon switch Axios
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Stanford drops Flock cameras amid national backlash
Stanford drops Flock cameras amid national backlash Palo Alto Online
VictoriesOpen the record →
Elk Grove residents’ Flock camera data shared with thousands of groups, audit finds
Elk Grove residents’ Flock camera data shared with thousands of groups, audit finds Sacramento Bee
CoverageOpen the record →
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