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ABC15 Arizona2 weeks ago
Tempe councilmembers, police chief at odds over proposed ALPR ban
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OPB2 weeks ago
Oregon lawmakers could ban Flock, automated license plate reading cameras in 2027 - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Oregon lawmakers could ban Flock, automated license plate reading cameras in 2027  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
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Fox News2 weeks ago
Rep Anna Paulina Luna: We must understand what an AI moratorium would mean
Rep Anna Paulina Luna: We must understand what an AI moratorium would mean  Fox News
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govtech.com2 weeks ago
After Flock Ban, These South Florida Cameras Will Remain
Flock Safety
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U.S. Senate (.gov)2 weeks ago
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Flock Camera Concerns, Supports Law Enforcement During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing - Senator Katie Britt
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phillyvoice.com2 weeks ago
City Council passes resolution calling for regulation or ban on Flock cameras
flock-camera
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WUSA92 weeks ago
Flock cameras, automatic license plate readers could be banned from schools in Fairfax County
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hometownsource.com2 weeks ago
Meet the candidates: State Legislature District 33
Flock Camera
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6abc.com2 weeks ago
Philadelphia City Council approves resolution urging state leaders to ban Flock cameras
flock-camera
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dnronline.com2 weeks ago
Crusade to ban Flock cameras in Augusta County continues | Politics And Government | dnronline.com
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CBS News2 weeks ago
Philadelphia City Council calls on Harrisburg to regulate Flock cameras
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bing.com2 weeks ago
Tempe considers ban on city-owned automated license plate readers
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Oregon Capital Chronicle2 weeks ago
Oregon lawmakers could ban Flock, automated license plate reading cameras in 2027
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NBC Connecticut2 weeks ago
Police council meets in Connecticut to adopt new regulations for automated license plate readers in the state
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Michigan House Republicans2 weeks ago
St. Germaine introduces legislation to crack down on Flock cameras
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bing.com2 weeks ago
Fairfax County School Board votes to ban automatic license plate readers on district properties
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bing.com2 weeks ago
Fairfax County Public School board votes to ban Flock cameras on school grounds
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bing.com2 weeks ago
A Democrat and a Republican team up to ban Flock cameras in Oregon
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capitolfax.com2 weeks ago
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » It's just a bill
Flock Safety
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bing.com2 weeks ago
No warrant, no tracking: Florida Rep. Steube’s new bill takes aim at Flock Safety surveillance networks
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Merrill Foto News2 weeks ago
Rep. Callahan demands ban on Flock cameras, vows to hold hearing
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bing.com2 weeks ago
Sheriffs in southern Utah work with legislature to build Flock camera use guidelines
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www.bing.com2 weeks ago
Gun regulations, license plate reader cameras: New laws activating Oct. 1
There are many laws set to take effect this October in Connecticut, two being gun restrictions and rules about data collection of license plate reader technology.
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bing.com2 weeks ago
Fairfax school board weighs ban on license plate reader cameras
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nbcphiladelphia.com2 weeks ago
Philly City Council to discuss call for Flock camera ban – NBC10 Philadelphia
flock-camera
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kotaradio.com2 weeks ago
Lead Moves to Ban License Plate Readers and Mass Surveillance Technology
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Vermont Daily Chronicle2 weeks ago
State, towns face ’27 ban on license plate cameras
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r/deflock2 weeks ago
I asked Huntsville if Blount County broke the law by releasing its Flock audit logs
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921wlhr.com2 weeks ago
City of Lavonia Developing Ordinance for Flock Camera Use
flock-camera
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nbcphiladelphia.com2 weeks ago
Philly City Council to discuss legislation calling to ban Flock cameras
Philly City Council to discuss legislation calling to ban Flock cameras  nbcphiladelphia.com
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nbcphiladelphia.com2 weeks ago
Philly City Council to discuss legislation calling for ban on Flock cameras
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WATD 95.9 FM2 weeks ago
Cohasset to Consider Flock Camera Regulations
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Black Hills Pioneer2 weeks ago
Lead seeks to ban automated license plate readers
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bing.com2 weeks ago
South Florida traffic cameras: Which ones are still watching drivers after Flock ban on state roads?
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breezejmu.org2 weeks ago
Harrisonburg City Council passes ordinance to bans ALPR cameras
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breezejmu.org2 weeks ago
Harrisonburg City Council passes ordinance to ban ALPR cameras
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r/deflock2 weeks ago
Headquarters on X: "Cybersecurity researcher: I found that Flock did not require their clients to use multi-factor authentication. This led me to find Flock law enforcement accounts for sale by a Russian vendor on a dark web marketplace…"
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Patch2 weeks ago
Fairfax School Board Member Proposes Flock Camera Ban On School Property
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FOX 35 Orlando2 weeks ago
How should law enforcement manage flock cameras?
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shawangunkjournal.com2 weeks ago
Hinchey Bill Seeks to Clip Flock's Wings
Hinchey Bill Seeks to Clip Flock's Wings  shawangunkjournal.com
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Compass Vermont2 weeks ago
Vermont Towns Face a July 2027 Ban on License Plate Cameras, State Says
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The Plain Dealer2 weeks ago
Ohio lawmakers take aim at regulating Flock surveillance cameras: Today in Ohio
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dnronline.com2 weeks ago
Harrisonburg City Council agrees to ban automated license plate readers | Council Or Board | dnronline.com
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Laclede County Record2 weeks ago
Sept. 23, 2026, Question of the Week 2: Which of these responses best captures your sentiment about law enforcement’s use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) such as Flock Safety?
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r/deflock2 weeks ago
ACLU Technology Expert Chad Marlow (and witness in today's Senate hearing) is on his way to DC to demand a BAN on ALPR surveillance systems!
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel2 weeks ago
Flock safety cameras help law enforcement solve crimes | Letter
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Iowa Public Radio2 weeks ago
There is little state regulation of Flock cameras in Iowa. That could soon change.
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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette2 weeks ago
Washington County bans license plate readers, approves eight weeks of paid leave for new parents
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Patch2 weeks ago
McDaniel Seeks Flock Camera Ban On Fairfax School Property; DeFlock Fairfax Backs Motion
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galvnews.com2 weeks ago
Florida bans highway license-plate readers as backlash over surveillance spreads
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live5news.com2 weeks ago
Spartanburg County Council passes data center moratorium with several amendments
Flock Safety
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LAist2 weeks ago
Flock bill
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bing.com2 weeks ago
Flock cameras vs. red light cameras: What’s the difference under Texas law?
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thedailycatch.org2 weeks ago
Milan Town Board Votes to Ban Flock Safety Cameras in First for Dutchess County
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WFMJ2 weeks ago
Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force Flock camera use: See lookups, more
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dailyfreeman.com2 weeks ago
Hinchey bill would clamp down on distribution of license plate data
FLOCK-CAMERA
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The New York State Senate (.gov)2 weeks ago
Hinchey Bill Would Protect New Yorkers from Unwarranted Surveillance by License Plate Readers like Flock
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fhtimes.com2 weeks ago
Fountain Hills council member seeks to ban Sharia Law - Fountain Hills Times
Flock Camera
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bing.com2 weeks ago
Auburn voters to decide on automatic license plate reader ban next year
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the free lance news2 weeks ago
UPSTATE NY SHERIFF BOUGHT FLOCK CAMERAS WITH FEDERAL FUNDS, BY-PASSING COUNTY LEGISLATURE
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