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What's next for Flock Camera expansion in Michigan City after ordinance tabled?
GDELT: Flock Camera
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Costa Mesa will keep Flock Safety cameras, renegoiate terms of city’s contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
We took your Flock camera questions to the source
CoverageOpen the record →
“Flock Safety”: The Cop With A Hundred Thousand Eyes
CoverageOpen the record →
Babcock Ranch residents debate use of license plate reader cameras in their community
GDELT: license plate reader
Council FightsOpen the record →
Despite rumors, officials say Flock cameras are not in Gillette
CoverageOpen the record →
Green River Police Sergeant Urges Reconsideration Of License Plate Cameras
Green River Police Sergeant Urges Reconsideration Of License Plate Cameras Cowboy State Daily
CoverageOpen the record →
"Smile" You're On Bismarck's Flock Camera (s)
GDELT: Flock Camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Chester County Flock cameras spark debate over privacy and public safety
Council FightsOpen the record →
Fresno police chief talks about Flock camera info
CoverageOpen the record →
What are Flock cameras? Why have they caused a stir in California?
CoverageOpen the record →
Opinion | Friend: Flock cameras present serious risks for Town of Avon
CoverageOpen the record →
Police Chief Secretly Installs AI Surveillance Cameras , Then Justifies It After Getting Busted
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Michigan City Police Department responds to Common Council's indefinite table of Flock expansion
Council FightsOpen the record →
The City of Fort Wayne offers opportunity for online comment on Flock contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
New Public Map Reveals Scope of America License Plate Reader Network
CoverageOpen the record →
Knox County officials scrutinize Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
CoverageOpen the record →
Auburn residents tell City Council they oppose Flock cameras
Auburn residents tell City Council they oppose Flock cameras Auburn Reporter
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock camera helps identify driver who rammed cruiser twice fleeing traffic stop, Newington police say
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety cameras remain at the center of discussion in Trempealeau County
CoverageOpen the record →
Costa Mesa Keeps Flock
After an officer abused two police databases to stalk women, Costa Mesa, California, heard nearly five hours of resident opposition — cutting speakers' time partway through…
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Get the Flock ( s ) out
CoverageOpen the record →
Fargo Police defend Flock technology, describe it as an ‘investigative tool’ - The Flag
CoverageOpen the record →
Fargo Police defend Flock technology, describe it as an ‘investigative tool’
CoverageOpen the record →
Exclusive: 3 Flock license plate cameras in Milford vandalized
CoverageOpen the record →
Exclusive 4 Flock License Plate Cameras In Milford Vandalized
CoverageOpen the record →
UT Dallas Bans Flock Cameras for Immigration Enforcement
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Castle Rock to review use of Flock license plate readers
CoverageOpen the record →
Broadway residents ask town council to remove Flock cameras
VictoriesOpen the record →
Cabell County Schools wont have Flock cameras on campuses | News
CoverageOpen the record →
Pasadena council discusses KPRC 2 reporting on police sergeant, alleged Flock camera misuse
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
New Public Map Reveals Scope of America’s License Plate Reader Network
CoverageOpen the record →
Costa Mesa Keeps Controversial Flock Cameras, Looks to Clean Up Contract Next Year
Costa Mesa Keeps Controversial Flock Cameras, Looks to Clean Up Contract Next Year Voice of OC
Council FightsOpen the record →
Superintendent says no Flock cameras will be placed at Cabell County Schools
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras and the Great Facebook Olympics
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Appleton to revisit license plate reader oversight
CoverageOpen the record →
Hundreds of Flock cameras watch Kansas City. Who and what are they recording?
CoverageOpen the record →
Council divided on future of Flock Safety Camera contract
Council FightsOpen the record →
2 new license plate readers reported around Edinburg, TX
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Edinburg, 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 Madison, IN
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Madison, IN (Genetec). 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 Dearborn Heights, MI
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Dearborn Heights, MI (Motorola Solutions). 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 Eastpoint, FL
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Eastpoint, FL (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 Arcadia, LA
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Arcadia, 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 New London, OH
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near New London, OH (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 Alexandria, KY
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Alexandria, KY (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 On Top of the World, FL
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near On Top of the World, FL (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 Bithlo, FL
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Bithlo, FL (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 Anna, TX
Volunteers just mapped 2 more ALPR cameras near Anna, 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 license plate readers reported removed near Moundridge, KS
The map just got lighter around Moundridge, KS: 2 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
6 license plate readers reported removed near Cimarron Hills, CO
The map just got lighter around Cimarron Hills, CO: 6 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 West Mayfield, PA
The map just got lighter around West Mayfield, PA: 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 Corning, NY
The map just got lighter around Corning, NY: 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 Commercial Point, OH
The map just got lighter around Commercial Point, 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 Roanoke, VA
The map just got lighter around Roanoke, VA: 2 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 Fayetteville, AR
The map just got lighter around Fayetteville, AR: 3 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
6 license plate readers reported removed near Johnson, AR
The map just got lighter around Johnson, AR: 6 cameras no longer appear in the national dataset. The removal is logged permanently in our camera history.
Cameras RemovedOpen the record →
11 new license plate readers reported around Johnson, AR
Volunteers just mapped 11 more ALPR cameras near Johnson, AR (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
8 new license plate readers reported around Brookhaven, GA
Volunteers just mapped 8 more ALPR cameras near Brookhaven, GA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
8 new license plate readers reported around Laguna Hills, CA
Volunteers just mapped 8 more ALPR cameras near Laguna Hills, CA (Flock Safety). Newly reported, not necessarily newly installed — someone went out and looked. See them on the local report.
Camera WatchOpen the record →
7 new license plate readers reported around Brea, CA
Volunteers just mapped 7 more ALPR cameras near Brea, CA (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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