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Commissioners respond to Flock cameras coming to Huntington
Council FightsOpen the record →
These Anti - Facial Recognition Glasses Block Surveillance Cameras
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Police supervisor accused of using Flock License Plate Reader system to track domestic partner in Georgia
CoverageOpen the record →
Oklahoma's Growing Backlash Against Flock Cameras
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Conyers police supervisor arrested after Flock audit, department says
CoverageOpen the record →
City officials said the cameras are traffic signal detection cameras used to manage traffic flow, not Flock automated license plate readers.
GDELT: automated license plate
CoverageOpen the record →
York County sheriff defends Flock cameras after lawsuit, privacy questions
GDELT: Flock camera
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
St. Marys City Council discusses Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
The Rise of Anti-Flock Influencers Who Make Things Up for Clout
Instagram influencers are creating fake cease-and-desist letters, making themselves go viral and muddying the waters about mass surveillance.
CoverageOpen the record →
A decade in, Studio Ghibli Fest keeps growing as new generations flock to 'Totoro,' 'Ponyo' and more
CoverageOpen the record →
Crime center supervisor accused of misusing Flock data to track domestic partner, charged by GBI
CoverageOpen the record →
Crime center operator accused of misusing Flock data to track domestic partner, charged by GBI
CoverageOpen the record →
How Flock cameras led to arrests in New Carlisle road rage killing
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Denver And Douglas County Fired Flock Over Spying Concerns—Then Hired Axon To Do The Same Job
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Flock Camera Pole Vandalized In Brick
CoverageOpen the record →
City of Spencer addresses rumors about Flock cameras on traffic signals
CoverageOpen the record →
3 Flock cameras vandalized in Milford, police investigating
CoverageOpen the record →
Surveillance Daily: July 23, 2026
The 5 surveillance stories that matter today, with our take on each.
CoverageOpen the record →
Today on Texas Standard: Texas cities reconsider Flock license plate cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
City of Ukiah responds to concerns regarding Flock Safety cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock’s Audit Assistance Tool Identifies Misuse Across Multiple Cases, Reinforcing That ...
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Salisbury Defends Flock Cameras as Privacy Concerns Mount
Salisbury officials are defending their Flock ALPR network as residents raise privacy concerns. Here's what everyday people should know.
CoverageOpen the record →
Why Your County’s Law Enforcement Committee Meetings Matter
A raw meeting recording from Trempealeau County is a reminder: ALPR decisions are made in rooms like this one, open to anyone who shows up.
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Douglas County sheriff swaps Flock for Axon
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Vacation hot spot tells tourists in skimpy beachwear to cover up or face steep fines
Vacation hot spot tells tourists in skimpy beachwear to cover up or face steep fines Fox News
CoverageOpen the record →
FOX Carolina Investigates: Are you being watched? Upstate police misconduct case puts spotlight on license plate reader cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
On the agenda: Somers Point Agenda — automated license plate (Jul 23)
The published agenda for the July 23, 2026 meeting contains: "automated license plate". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
GBI Arrests Conyers Police Department Employee for Misuse of a License Plate Reader System
Conyers, GA (July 23, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Paige Forte, age 30, of Conyers, GA, with Misuse of a License Plate Reader System, following an investigation into the misuse of her access to the Flock Safety System. Forte is a dispatcher supervisor at the Conyers P
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Police Are Deploying 60 MPH Autonomous Drones to Read Your License Plate from the Sky
Police DronesOpen the record →
How Police Are Hiding ALPR Spy Cameras in Plain Sight
CoverageOpen the record →
Columbus Police used Flock to watch ICE as it arrested hundreds in Ohio
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Salisbury defends Flock camera network amid privacy concerns
CoverageOpen the record →
Syracuse removes Flock license plate reader cameras from city property after months-long debate
VictoriesOpen the record →
Who is tracking you? Columbus must control Flock or end it | Our view
CoverageOpen the record →
Tim Burchett wants to limit video surveillance as KCSO readies cameras
Tim Burchett wants to limit video surveillance as KCSO readies cameras Knoxville News Sentinel
CoverageOpen the record →
Are Flock cameras in South Carolina? What the AI-powered cameras are
CoverageOpen the record →
Police supervisor accused of misusing Flock license plate reader
CoverageOpen the record →
DCSO testing new drones as first responder program
Police DronesOpen the record →
Supervisor at Conyers Police real-time crime center accused of misusing Flock technology
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Someone Finally Cut Down an Oklahoma Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Illusion of AI neutrality: Predictive policing, algorithmic accountability and constitutional rights
CoverageOpen the record →
Woman Who Killed Bicyclist In Hit-And-Run Found With Help Of Flock Cameras: Police
CoverageOpen the record →
Fairfax County’s Police Drone Program Wins National Recognition
Police DronesOpen the record →
Flock cameras help police make arrest in Mountain View store burglary
CoverageOpen the record →
Supervisor at Conyers Real-Time Crime Center arrested for allegedly using Flock system to track partner's location
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Oceanside Police looks to make drone program permanent after successful pilot program
Police DronesOpen the record →
Flock gunshot detection alert helps Gastonia PD unravel fake drive-by report, attempted burglary
Flock gunshot detection alert helps Gastonia PD unravel fake drive-by report, attempted burglary Police1
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
ACSO signs contract for Flock, drone pilot without board approval
ACSO signs contract for Flock, drone pilot without board approval hometownsource.com
Police DronesOpen the record →
Newport City Council Approves $375K Flock Drone Program with Assistance from Private Donor
Newport City Council Approves $375K Flock Drone Program with Assistance from Private Donor Newport This Week
Police DronesOpen the record →
Dakshina Kannada Police Activate AI Surveillance Cameras to Curb Traffic Violations
Dakshina Kannada Police Activate AI Surveillance Cameras to Curb Traffic Violations Mega Media News
CoverageOpen the record →
A Georgia Crime Center Supervisor Got Busted Using Flock to Track Her Partner's Car. She's Also the Least Interesting Part of This Story.
A Georgia Crime Center Supervisor Got Busted Using Flock to Track Her Partner's Car. She's Also the Least Interesting Part of This Story. The Auto Wire
CoverageOpen the record →
Opinion | Levy: Local opposition to Flock cameras is strong
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Ohio State renews deal to use Flock Safety license plate reader cameras through 2028
Council FightsOpen the record →
Council Agrees To Audit Continued Use of Flock Cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Racine DA reviewing 2 officers for alleged misuse of license plate reader cameras
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
WSAZ Investigates | Ashland residents react to living near Flock cameras
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Newberry County sheriff explains how Flock cameras are used in criminal investigations
CoverageOpen the record →
WeHo keeps Flock cameras, with new safeguards
CoverageOpen the record →
Costa Mesa to keep Flock cameras, renegoiate city's contract
GDELT: Flock camera
Council FightsOpen the record →
From free to FLOCK : Man arrested for cutting cameras down speaks out
CoverageOpen the record →
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