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The National Record Index
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Coverage (27025)
2 new license plate readers reported around Dadeville, AL
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Dadeville, AL (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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2 new license plate readers reported around Sylva, NC
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Sylva, NC. Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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2 new license plate readers reported around Leawood, KS
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Leawood, KS (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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2 new license plate readers reported around Cherokee, NC
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Cherokee, NC (Verkada, Leonardo). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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2 new license plate readers reported around Port Allen, LA
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Port Allen, LA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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2 new license plate readers reported around Hendersonville, TN
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Hendersonville, TN (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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2 new license plate readers reported around Calimesa, CA
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Calimesa, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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2 license plate readers reported removed near Cedar Bluff, VA
The map just got lighter around Cedar Bluff, VA: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
7 license plate readers reported removed near Broadview Heights, OH
The map just got lighter around Broadview Heights, OH: 7 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
8 license plate readers reported removed near Brecksville, OH
The map just got lighter around Brecksville, OH: 8 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
3 license plate readers reported removed near Elkton, MD
The map just got lighter around Elkton, MD: 3 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 San Francisco, CA
The map just got lighter around San Francisco, 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 South San Jose Hills, CA
The map just got lighter around South San Jose Hills, CA: 2 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 Methuen, MA
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near Methuen, MA. Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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5 new license plate readers reported around Beverly Hills, CA
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Beverly Hills, CA (Axon Enterprise, Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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5 new license plate readers reported around Muscoy, CA
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Muscoy, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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5 new license plate readers reported around Tolleson, AZ
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Tolleson, AZ (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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5 new license plate readers reported around Pottstown, PA
Volunteers just mapped 5 more ALPR cameras near Pottstown, PA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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4 new license plate readers reported around Brownlee Park, MI
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Brownlee Park, MI (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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4 new license plate readers reported around Apache Junction, AZ
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Apache Junction, AZ (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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4 new license plate readers reported around Queen Creek, AZ
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Queen Creek, AZ (Motorola Solutions, Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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4 new license plate readers reported around Oak Hills, CA
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Oak Hills, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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4 new license plate readers reported around March Air Force Base, CA
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near March Air Force Base, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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4 new license plate readers reported around Moreno Valley, CA
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Moreno Valley, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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4 new license plate readers reported around Oak Park, MI
Volunteers just mapped 4 more ALPR cameras near Oak Park, MI (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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6 new license plate readers reported around Doraville, GA
Volunteers just mapped 6 more ALPR cameras near Doraville, GA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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7 new license plate readers reported around Kennett Square, PA
Volunteers just mapped 7 more ALPR cameras near Kennett Square, PA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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10 new license plate readers reported around Highlands, TX
Volunteers just mapped 10 more ALPR cameras near Highlands, TX (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
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19 new license plate readers reported around Mableton, GA
Volunteers just mapped 19 more ALPR cameras near Mableton, GA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
Another Mass. city cuts ties with license plate camera provider Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Pea Ridge PD to discontinue Flock camera use
CoverageOpen the record →
Police identify 2,500 people with criminal records at Jantar Mantar protest through facial recognition cameras
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Why supermarkets are using facial recognition technology
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
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This week, we discuss astrology, Flock on the brain, The Odyssey, and more.
CoverageOpen the record →
Wes Moore Highlights Falling Maryland Crime Rates During Visit to Anne Arundel Real-Time Crime Center
GDELT: Real-Time Crime Center
CoverageOpen the record →
Why supermarkets are using facial recognition technology | East London and West Essex Guardian Series
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Reactions mixed after suspension of Sumter County license plate readers
CoverageOpen the record →
Join the flock: New group to document local birds
CoverageOpen the record →
Ohio city introduces anti-Flock legislation
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
After shooting, some Cambridge officials want to turn ShotSpotter back on
GDELT: ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Thought Flock Cameras Were Dystopian? Wait Until You Learn About Their Other Spy Tool
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Oroville police to host Flock Safety Q&A for residents to learn more about plate readers
CoverageOpen the record →
Arrests made after shooting injured 2 children, FWPD credits Flock footage
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock CEO Denies ALPR Video Capability After Repeatedly Advertising It
CoverageOpen the record →
Backlash grows in Reno area as AI license plate reader and surveillance camera numbers increase
CoverageOpen the record →
Binghamton City Council reviews Flock license plate reader contracts amid data privacy debate
Council FightsOpen the record →
APD outlines use of Flock cameras when tracking suspect vehicles
CoverageOpen the record →
What the Flock? 8 things to know about automated license plate readers in Pennsylvania
CoverageOpen the record →
Questions Surrounding LCPD's Use of Flock Cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
U.S. House bill would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing, accessing ALPR systems
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Here’s where Flock cameras have been deployed across Northeast Florida
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Man arrested after 71-year-old killed in Sanger hit-and-run; flock camera assist
CoverageOpen the record →
Months after Syracuse ditched Flock, critics say switch to Axon solved nothing
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
What are Flock cameras? Why the devices are sparking debate in Knox County
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock license plate reader cameras vandalized in Troy
CoverageOpen the record →
Facial recognition to be used in Chester city centre | Chester and District Standard
GDELT: Facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
So Many People Are Smashing Flock's Cameras That It's Disguising Them Inside Other Objects
So Many People Are Smashing Flock's Cameras That It's Disguising Them Inside Other Objects Futurism
CoverageOpen the record →
Anoka County’s Sheriff Signed a $174,999 Flock Safety Contract – Exactly $1 Under the Threshold Requiring Public Board Approval
Council FightsOpen the record →
License plate reader helps Florida police nab diesel theft suspect
CoverageOpen the record →
Dallas police report 'surge' in vandalized Flock cameras amid national debate
Council FightsOpen the record →
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