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The National Record Index
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Flock Safety’s $8.4B Valuation and the Price of Surveillance
A soaring valuation for Flock Safety highlights how normalized ALPR surveillance has become — and why oversight can't wait.
CoverageOpen the record →
Baytown Officer Resigns Amid Flock ALPR Misuse Probe
A Baytown officer resigned as investigations continue into alleged misuse of a Flock license plate reader system.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Las Vegas sheriff defends license plate reader cameras as privacy debate intensifies
Las Vegas sheriff defends license plate reader cameras as privacy debate intensifies Las Vegas Review-Journal
Council FightsOpen the record →
Tennessee congressional candidate arrested for shooting Flock Safety cameras
Tennessee congressional candidate Adam Heimerman was arrested for shooting four Flock Safety ALPR cameras, facing felony vandalism charges in the same district debating the tech.
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras to come down in one California city
CoverageOpen the record →
Daily Herald opinion: The need for reassurance: State law would provide foundation for consistent, appropriate use of license-plate readers
Daily Herald opinion: The need for reassurance: State law would provide foundation for consistent, appropriate use of license-plate readers Daily Herald
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Bristol County Sheriff's Office lawsuit, Flock cameras: Top stories
GDELT: Flock camera
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Flock Safety responds to Tennessee Congressman surveillance bill
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Cambridge City Council to vote on temporary return of ShotSpotter following fatal July 4 shooting
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
On Brandi Gabbard's watch, St. Pete spent $730,250 on Flock cameras without a minute of debate
On Brandi Gabbard's watch, St. Pete spent $730,250 on Flock cameras without a minute of debate Florida Politics
Council FightsOpen the record →
UPDATE: Flock camera renewal pulled from City Council agenda
UPDATE: Flock camera renewal pulled from City Council agenda Oklahoma City Free Press
Council FightsOpen the record →
Cambridge-Greenwich PD talk license plate reader cameras
Cambridge-Greenwich PD talk license plate reader cameras The Post Star
CoverageOpen the record →
California School Board Says It Unknowingly Approved $1.9 Million in AI Surveillance Cameras
California School Board Says It Unknowingly Approved $1.9 Million in AI Surveillance Cameras Yahoo
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Norcross Police get $450K federal grant to help build Real Time Crime Center | Gwinnett Daily Post
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Are Houston-area cops using neighborhood Flock cameras to spy on people?
Are Houston-area cops using neighborhood Flock cameras to spy on people? Chron
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock renewal to be voted on by Oklahoma City on Tuesday
Council FightsOpen the record →
Oklahoma City to vote on possible Flock camera renewal Tuesday
Council FightsOpen the record →
RI State Police Add 39 Flock Plate Readers Statewide
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Chandler Police credit license-plate cams for helping catch robbery suspect
Chandler Police credit license-plate cams for helping catch robbery suspect yourvalley.net
CoverageOpen the record →
6 more Ga. police department employees under investigation over alleged Flock camera misuse
GDELT: Flock camera
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Federal Way, WA
The map just got lighter around Federal Way, WA: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Logansport, IN
The map just got lighter around Logansport, IN: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Nahunta, GA
The map just got lighter around Nahunta, GA: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Flagstaff, AZ
The map just got lighter around Flagstaff, AZ: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Elfers, FL
The map just got lighter around Elfers, FL: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
2 license plate readers reported removed near Fairbanks, AK
The map just got lighter around Fairbanks, AK: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
4 license plate readers reported removed near Lawrence, KS
The map just got lighter around Lawrence, KS: 4 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
6 new license plate readers reported around Balch Springs, TX
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near Balch Springs, TX (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
6 new license plate readers reported around San Leandro, CA
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near San Leandro, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
6 new license plate readers reported around Yakima, WA
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near Yakima, WA (Flock Safety, Leonardo, Genetec). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
6 new license plate readers reported around Barrington, NJ
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near Barrington, NJ (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
6 new license plate readers reported around Brecksville, OH
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near Brecksville, OH (Leonardo). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
5 new license plate readers reported around Air Force Academy, CO
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Air Force Academy, CO (Axon Enterprise). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
5 new license plate readers reported around Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Woodstock, IL
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Woodstock, IL (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Woodland, CA
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Woodland, CA (Flock Safety, Axis Communications). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Xenia, OH
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Xenia, OH (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Mount Vernon, TX
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Mount Vernon, TX (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Somerton, AZ
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Somerton, AZ (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
4 new license plate readers reported around Selah, WA
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Selah, WA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Chambersburg, PA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Chambersburg, PA (Leonardo, Motorola Solutions). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Jacksonville, AR
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Jacksonville, AR (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Emporia, VA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Emporia, VA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Kenilworth, PA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Kenilworth, PA (Motorola Solutions, Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Lawrence, KS
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Lawrence, KS (Axis Communications). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Stone Mountain, GA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Stone Mountain, GA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Pembroke, NC
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Pembroke, NC (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Lehigh Acres, FL
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Lehigh Acres, FL (Motorola Solutions, Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Huber Heights, OH
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Huber Heights, OH (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Bossier City, LA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Bossier City, LA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Hanford, CA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Hanford, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Edgewood, WA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Edgewood, WA (Rekor Systems). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
3 new license plate readers reported around Federal Way, WA
Volunteers just mapped 3 more ALPR cameras near Federal Way, WA (Rekor Systems). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Arlington, TX
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Arlington, TX (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Wellton, AZ
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Wellton, AZ (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Chattanooga, TN
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Chattanooga, TN (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Winterville, GA
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Winterville, GA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Ruston, LA
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Ruston, LA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Kimberly, AL
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Kimberly, AL (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Bayonne, NJ
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Bayonne, NJ (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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