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The National Record Index
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2 license plate readers reported removed near Ashville, OH
The map just got lighter around Ashville, OH: 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 Shaker Heights, OH
The map just got lighter around Shaker Heights, OH: 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 Emeryville, CA
The map just got lighter around Emeryville, CA: 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 Oakland, CA
The map just got lighter around Oakland, CA: 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 Spring, TX
The map just got lighter around Spring, TX: 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 Cumberland, IN
The map just got lighter around Cumberland, 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 New Kingman-Butler, AZ
The map just got lighter around New Kingman-Butler, AZ: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
5 new license plate readers reported around La Crescent, MN
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near La Crescent, MN (Genetec, Motorola Solutions). 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 Indianapolis, IN
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Indianapolis, IN (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 Newman, CA
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near Newman, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
10 new license plate readers reported around Lawrence, KS
Volunteers just mapped 10 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 →
Springdale police chief issues statement on Flock cameras
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Rollout of Troy Flock camera audit leads to arguments, accusations
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Florida police investigate 4 damaged Flock cameras
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Police arrest two following Flock camera alert
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Watch: Baytown police officer accused of misusing Flock camera system resigns
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Sterling Heights council demands Flock camera transparency amid privacy debate
GDELT: Flock camera
Council FightsOpen the record →
Savannah Police investigates six employees over alleged misuse of license plate reader system
Savannah Police investigates six employees over alleged misuse of license plate reader system WTOC
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Deputies Say Toyota Driver Took Out Flock Cameras, But Missed The Ones That Filmed Him
Deputies Say Toyota Driver Took Out Flock Cameras, But Missed The Ones That Filmed Him Carscoops
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Camera Alert Leads to Three Arrests in Gaston County Stolen Car Case
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock license plate reader cameras cut down in Houston neighborhood
Flock license plate reader cameras cut down in Houston neighborhood KHOU
CoverageOpen the record →
IF City Council approves contract change banning Flock from using local data to train AI
Council FightsOpen the record →
These 2 towns rejected state police request to install Flock cameras
GDELT: Flock camera
VictoriesOpen the record →
Privacy activist sues Wichita over Flock Safety’s ‘warrantless surveillance dragnet’
Privacy activist sues Wichita over Flock Safety’s ‘warrantless surveillance dragnet’ Wichita Eagle
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Florida man wanted for burglary, car theft arrested using Flock cameras in Monroe County
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Where do candidates for Tennessee governor stand on Flock cameras?
CoverageOpen the record →
Georgia arrests over Flock Safety database misuse reach at least 20
GDELT: Flock Safety
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Kansas man sues Wichita over Flock license plate readers
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
3 Ohio Cities Approve Automated License Plate Reader Pacts
3 Ohio Cities Approve Automated License Plate Reader Pacts GovTech
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Man arrested for allegedly damaging license plate reader camera in Hewitt
Man arrested for allegedly damaging license plate reader camera in Hewitt kcentv.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Faribault man charged with stealing Flock camera he claimed tracked him in city
CoverageOpen the record →
US congressional candidate arrested in Tennessee after shooting at multiple Flock license plate readers
CoverageOpen the record →
Man accused of vandalizing Flock cameras in Monterey County
CoverageOpen the record →
Auburn Police use of Flock cameras leads to arrest of wrong man
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Progressive Charlestown : South Kingstown leaves Flock
CoverageOpen the record →
Surveillance debate continues in Green River as council's rejection of license plate readers is challenged | Local News
GDELT: license plate reader
VictoriesOpen the record →
Man accused of taking down, vandalizing Clermont County Flock camera
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Navy SEAL and survival show host Joel Lambert warns Americans to prepare for weeks without supplies
Navy SEAL and survival show host Joel Lambert warns Americans to prepare for weeks without supplies Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
Georgia Has Arrested At Least 20 Officials for Misusing the Flock Surveillance Database
Georgia Has Arrested At Least 20 Officials for Misusing the Flock Surveillance Database Reason Magazine
CoverageOpen the record →
AI and facial recognition technology considered as Vincent upgrades CCTV Policy for the first time in 16 years
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
In California town, Flock misread license plates in 71% of alerts sent to police
CoverageOpen the record →
Missing Sawmills Man Reported This Morning, Truck Identified Via FLOCK Safety
GDELT: FLOCK Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras to come down in East Bay city El Cerrito
CoverageOpen the record →
Kansas lawsuit: ALPRs turn a license plate into the 'functional equivalent' of a 'GPS tracking device'
Kansas lawsuit: ALPRs turn a license plate into the 'functional equivalent' of a 'GPS tracking device' Reason Magazine
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Own the narrative before someone else does
In three weeks, twenty agencies in fifteen states talked about "misinformation" and "accountability", following Flock's playbook. Let's compare the logs.
CoverageOpen the record →
Salt Lake City proposes new rules for license plate cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
RISP To Install 39 Plate Readers Under Flock Contract
GDELT: Plate Readers
Council FightsOpen the record →
El Cerrito begins removing Flock cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
Brazil considers legal basis for facial recognition use from roads to schools
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Hundreds of Flock cameras being used to record motorists throughout the Coachella Valley
Hundreds of Flock cameras being used to record motorists throughout the Coachella Valley The Desert Sun
CoverageOpen the record →
Docs : Man charged , accused of vandalizing Clermont County Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Law enforcement says Flock cameras remain vital public safety tool despite isolated incidents
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Man allegedly damages license plate reader in Hewitt, faces felony charge
Man allegedly damages license plate reader in Hewitt, faces felony charge KXXV
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras are getting mobbed nationwide]]>
CoverageOpen the record →
5 Things We Learned About The Use Of Flock Camera From Fresno Police Chief
CoverageOpen the record →
East Tennessee man, candidate for U.S. House shoots several license plate reading cameras, police say
East Tennessee man, candidate for U.S. House shoots several license plate reading cameras, police say WVLT
CoverageOpen the record →
Little Flock woman, 80, accused of leaving incompetent person in shed, fraudulently using his money
CoverageOpen the record →
Surveillance debate continues in Green River as council’s rejection of license plate readers is challenged
Surveillance debate continues in Green River as council’s rejection of license plate readers is challenged Gillette News Record
VictoriesOpen the record →
Littleton claims Flock reactivated its cameras without notifying the town
CoverageOpen the record →
From Florida to California, why Americans are vandalising Flock surveillance cameras across the country
From Florida to California, why Americans are vandalising Flock surveillance cameras across the country The Times of India
CoverageOpen the record →
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