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Use of Flock license plate reader cameras surges in Texas
GDELT: license plate reader
CoverageOpen the record →
I-Team Investigates: Two Alabama cases prompt questions about Flock cameras
GDELT: Flock camera
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Another lawsuit against Flock Camera use. This time in Wichita | 99.9 KGOR
GDELT: Flock Camera
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Why a Flock Worker Quit: ‘They Lied’
Jonathan Paz’s job was to convince cities to buy Flock cameras. After initially being enthusiastic about the company, he started to get disillusioned.
CoverageOpen the record →
What are Flock cameras? How you can find them in the Portland area
CoverageOpen the record →
Shooting death renews debate over ShotSpotter in Cambridge
GDELT: ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Surveillance Daily: August 3, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
CoverageOpen the record →
Businesses flock to growing CT downtown. New ice cream shop and pizza restaurant draw crowds
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Cambridge to consider vote on temporary return of ShotSpotter following fatal shooting
GDELT: ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Police Used AI License Plate Cameras to Stalk Women Across the U.S., Investigation Finds
Police Used AI License Plate Cameras to Stalk Women Across the U.S., Investigation Finds Latin Times
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Why Today’s ALPR Networks Watch More Than Ever Before
A new video argues Flock-style camera networks are evolving fast. Here's what that means for your privacy and what you can do.
CoverageOpen the record →
4 New License Plate Readers Spotted Near Charlotte, NC
Camera Watch flags 4 new ALPR cameras around Charlotte. Here's what that means for drivers and how to check the map yourself.
CoverageOpen the record →
Lake City Council members to consider Flock cameras referendum
Lake City Council members to consider Flock cameras referendum WCJB
Council FightsOpen the record →
Cambridge City Council to discuss restoring ShotSpotter - Boston News, Weather, Sports
GDELT: ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Cambridge officials may reinstate gunshot detection system
GDELT: gunshot detection
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Dozens of police officers accused of using license plate cameras to track women
Dozens of police officers accused of using license plate cameras to track women TechSpot
CoverageOpen the record →
What are Flock cameras? How you can find them in your area
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How you can find Flock cameras in your area
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Report says Roseville Flock Safety cameras frequently misread license plates
A Business Insider investigation found 71% of Flock Safety alerts sent to Roseville police misread license plates. The company says its technology has improved.
CoverageOpen the record →
On the agenda: Inkster meeting — flock camera (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 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: Wheaton meeting — FLOCK SAFETY (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 2026 meeting contains: "FLOCK SAFETY", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Chadron meeting — Automated License Plate (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 2026 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Aransas Pass meeting — ALPR (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 2026 meeting contains: "ALPR", "automated license plate", "Flock Safety", "LICENSE PLATE READER". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Ardmore meeting — license plate reader (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 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: Shiner meeting — License plate reader (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 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: Siler City meeting — surveillance camera (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 2026 meeting contains: "surveillance camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Charlotte Items — Flock Camera (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 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: Bartlesville 8/3/26 Minutes — ALPR (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 2026 meeting contains: "ALPR", "Flock Camera", "Flock Safety", "license plate recognition". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Delmar Meeting Minutes — Flock camera (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 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: Spring Lake Park packet — FLOCK CAMERA (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 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: Waukee minutes, Flock camera (Aug 3)
Meeting minutes published with the August 3, 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: Damascus minutes — automated license plate (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 2026 meeting contains: "automated license plate". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology
Council FightsOpen the record →
In the minutes: Aberdeen minutes, license plate reader (Aug 3)
Meeting minutes published with the August 3, 2026 meeting documents record: "license plate reader". 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: East Moline meeting — Flock Camera (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 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: Geneva meeting — FLOCK Camera (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 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: Covington 08/03/2026 Meeting — Flock Camera (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 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: Shorewood meeting — FLOCK camera (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 2026 meeting contains: "FLOCK camera", "surveillance camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Waltham meeting — Flock Camera (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 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: Gardner Minutes — Flock camera (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera", "ALPR", "flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
In the minutes: Riverside August 3, 2026 Council Packet, Flock camera (Aug 3)
Meeting minutes published with the August 3, 2026 meeting documents record: "Flock camera", "flock camera", "license plate reader". 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: Taylor County Minutes — FLOCK CAMERA (Aug 3)
The published agenda for the August 3, 2026 meeting contains: "FLOCK CAMERA". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Post Falls mayor opposes 'surveillance state'
GDELT: flock-camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Cameras Explained: How the License Plate Readers Work
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
WWE superstar-turned-mayor chokeslams $1M deal to install hundreds of Flock cameras
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Privacy commissioner updates guidance on facial recognition technology in retail spaces
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
OKC City Council to vote on Flock contract renewal
OKC City Council to vote on Flock contract renewal The Oklahoman
Council FightsOpen the record →
Clearview Farms sunflower maze to celebrate America's 250th annivesary
GDELT: Clearview
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Conservatives call for greater use of facial recognition from police
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Niagara's Ryan Bissell used music to recover from stingray
GDELT: stingray
CoverageOpen the record →
'Block Flock': Debate over license plate surveillance cameras seep into Florida’s gubernatorial race
'Block Flock': Debate over license plate surveillance cameras seep into Florida’s gubernatorial race WLRN
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock license plate cameras are surging in Texas. So is an anti-surveillance backlash.
CoverageOpen the record →
The 'Guardrail Guy' Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
License plate reader debate flares in CT . Privacy vs stopping crime
Council FightsOpen the record →
What are Flock drones? Here's why they're sparking debate in two Connecticut cities.
What are Flock drones? Here's why they're sparking debate in two Connecticut cities. CTPost
Police DronesOpen the record →
Milford officials to discuss Flock cameras after recent vandalism and privacy concerns
CoverageOpen the record →
Debate over license plate readers flares in CT. Towns ditched them; law enforcement say they catch criminals
Debate over license plate readers flares in CT. Towns ditched them; law enforcement say they catch criminals Hartford Courant
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Inside the revolt against Florida's controversial police security cameras
Inside the revolt against Florida's controversial police security cameras Florida Today
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Camera Locations In Western New York
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Camera Audit | Del Norte Triplicate | Del Norte Triplicate
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
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