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Opinion : License plate readers help keep CT communities safe
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock cameras are watching Durango's streets
GDELT: Flock camera
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[OH] Jackson Township Police — Flock ALPR Agreements & Access Logs
Combined PDF of agreements, access logs, and related Flock Safety documentation obtained via an Ohio open-records request. Surfaced by the DeFlock community.
Events · archivedOpen the record →
[MO] Joplin — One Hour of Flock ALPR Images (4th & Maiden)
A public-records release of one hour of Flock ALPR images at 4th & Maiden in Joplin, showing the volume of vehicles a single camera captures. Obtained via records request.
Events · archivedOpen the record →
[OH] North Canton PD — Flock Agreements, Invoices & a Lowe's Partnership (2022–2026)
Multi-year Flock Safety agreements, an MOU, and invoices (2022–2026) from North Canton PD, plus a 2025 Lowe's partnership letter — notably for a Lowe's store outside North Canton's own jurisdiction. Full document set via MuckRock. Surfaced by the DeFlock community.
Events · archivedOpen the record →
[MO] Missouri DPS — "Blue Shield" Grant Applications (Flock / surveillance funding, 2025)
Applications to Missouri's 2025 "Blue Shield" grant program (created by executive order of Gov. Mike Kehoe), which DPS redacted specifically where they involve Flock and other surveillance tech. Confirmed relevant recipients include Clayton PD, Platte County (NOVA), Kirksville, Warrensburg and Dexter PD. Surfaced by the DeFlock community.
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[MO] Columbia & Parks/Rec — Flock Contracts (Boone County)
The City of Columbia's Flock Safety contracts, including a separate Parks & Recreation contract with its own invoice — showing the Parks & Rec Flock equipment was not paid from the city budget. Released as one combined document. Surfaced by the DeFlock community.
Events · archivedOpen the record →
[TX] Harris County — Government Documents Mentioning Flock
Harris County, Texas government documents referencing Flock: two Commissioners Court agendas (Jan 31 & Jun 6) plus a November 2025 GNMD board meeting. All three archived here (harris-county-cc-jun.pdf, harris-county-cc-jan.pdf, harris-county-gnmd-nov-2025.pdf). Surfaced by the DeFlock community.
Events · archivedOpen the record →
Officials defend implementation of Flock cameras | News, Sports, Jobs
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Alarm over launch of facial recognition in UK shops that instantly alerts police
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Flock cameras: Crime prevention tool or an invasion of privacy? - LocalNews8.com
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Opinion: License plate readers help to keep Connecticut communities safe
Opinion: License plate readers help to keep Connecticut communities safe Hartford Courant
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Southbury Board of Finance Postpones Vote on Purchase and Installation of FLOCK Cameras
GDELT: FLOCK Camera
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Flock Safety camera usage stirs controversy in Monongalia County | News, Sports, Jobs
GDELT: Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Illinois Gov. candidate Darren Bailey speaks out against mass surveillance
Illinois Gov. candidate Darren Bailey speaks out against mass surveillance MyStateline
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Cheshire Constabulary to deploy Live Facial Recognition technology in Chester city centre
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
NOPD's police drone policy on weapons changed after backlash
Police DronesOpen the record →
License Plate Reader Alert Leads To Drug Charges During Route 4 Calvert Traffic Stop
CoverageOpen the record →
Five Officers Got Caught Misusing Flock Cameras in Georgia. The Real Story Is How Rare That Is.
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Get The Flock Out
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2 MPD officers charged with misusing Flock cameras; Chief Norman says he stands by surveillance system
GDELT: Flock camera
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock Safety camera usage stirs controversy in Monongalia County
CoverageOpen the record →
Worried about Flock cameras? All new cars in the EU now need to have a camera aimed at the driver's face in the latest privacy nightmare
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Meta CTO confirms facial recognition in AI glasses
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Flock cameras: Crime prevention tool or an invasion of privacy?
CoverageOpen the record →
Oakland Public Safety Committee to Review 2025 Surveillance Tech Reports July 14
Oakland's Public Safety Committee is set to review 2025 annual reports on ALPRs, DNA tech, FLIR, drones and live-stream transmitters July 14.
Police DronesOpen the record →
Chula Vista Paused Sharing License-Plate Data With ICE, Border Patrol in 2020
Chula Vista paused sharing license-plate data with ICE and Border Patrol in 2020 after community pushback, per a Union-Tribune report.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Salt Lake City Council Pauses License Plate Reader Plan Amid Privacy Concerns
Salt Lake City Council has paused, not canceled, a license plate reader plan following community concerns over privacy, per the official record.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Marine City, Michigan Removed License Plate Readers Over False Positives
Marine City, MI, canceled its license plate reader program in Nov. 2023 after false positives and community pushback, per the official record.
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SFPD Audit Finds Flock Camera Data Accessed by Federal, Out-of-State Agencies
SFPD audit finds Flock license-plate camera data was accessed by federal and out-of-state agencies, per report.
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Flock safety cameras coming down in Westland
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Georgia Flock cameras spark widespread misuse fears
Georgia Flock cameras spark widespread misuse fears FOX 5 Atlanta
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock cameras spark debate amongst Rogue Valley residents
GDELT: Flock camera
Council FightsOpen the record →
County officials debate the use of Flock cameras
GDELT: Flock camera
Council FightsOpen the record →
Automotive journalist surrounded by police due to Flock camera confusion
CoverageOpen the record →
Westland to remove Flock safety license plate cameras after privacy concerns
VictoriesOpen the record →
Mon County residents continue to voice concerns over Flock Safety camera usage
CoverageOpen the record →
The Great Cancellation: Why Cities Are Dropping Flock ALPRs
Since early 2025, cities from Austin to Cleveland have paused or ended Flock contracts. Here's why the dam broke — and how your town can follow.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Sales Demo, Sensitive Cameras: A Lesson in Vendor Access
A reported case of a vendor accessing cameras near a children's gym during a sales demo — and a contract renewal anyway — reveals how ALPR…
Council FightsOpen the record →
Ring Drops Flock: What the Backlash Really Reveals
When a consumer doorbell brand walks away from an ALPR partnership after public outcry, it's a signal worth reading carefully — not a one-off.
VictoriesOpen the record →
The Flock–ICE Timeline: How ALPR Data Reached Feds
A plain-English timeline of how local license-plate reader data crossed paths with federal immigration enforcement — and what changed at each step.
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Cops Caught Using Plate Readers to Stalk Exes
Officers misusing ALPR networks to track ex-partners and romantic interests is a documented, recurring problem — here's how it happens and why.
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock’s Open Cameras: What Exposed Feeds Mean for “Trust Us”
404 Media found dozens of Flock ALPR cameras open to the public internet in Dec. 2025. Here's what that reveals about surveillance trust.
Breaches & SecurityOpen the record →
Fact-Checking Vendor Crime Stats Behind ALPR Claims
Flock said crime fell in San Marino, CA. Forbes checked the numbers and found burglaries rose. Here's how to verify any vendor's crime stat yourself.
CoverageOpen the record →
The Norfolk Ruling: When a Judge Called Flock Tracking a Search
A Virginia judge said warrantless access to a citywide Flock ALPR network can be a Fourth Amendment search. Here's what that means, and why a federal…
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
How to Start a Local Anti-Surveillance Chapter from Zero
A practical, evergreen guide to founding a grassroots group that pushes back on ALPR surveillance in your community — no prior experience needed.
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Cameras vs. Red Light Cameras vs. Toll Readers
Three camera systems get lumped together, but they serve different purposes, store data differently, and raise different privacy concerns.
CoverageOpen the record →
Ten Questions to Ask Your Sheriff About Camera Data Sharing
A plain-English checklist for residents who want straight answers about how license plate camera data is stored, shared, and used.
CoverageOpen the record →
Do License Plate Readers Reduce Crime? How to Read the Claims
A plain-English guide to evaluating ALPR crime-reduction claims—what vendors and police say, what the words actually mean, and how to check for yourself.
CoverageOpen the record →
How to Prepare Three Minutes of Public Comment Against ALPRs
A practical, timeless guide to writing, timing, and delivering effective public comment on license plate reader surveillance at any local meeting.
Council FightsOpen the record →
What Is an ALPR Hot List, and How Do False Alerts Happen?
A plain-English explainer on ALPR hot lists, how plate-matching works, and the common ways false alerts occur.
CoverageOpen the record →
The Exact Public Records Request for Your City’s ALPR Program
A copy-paste public records request that gets real answers about your city's license plate camera network—no legal training required.
CoverageOpen the record →
How Long Is Your License Plate Data Stored?
A plain-English guide to ALPR data retention periods, who can access your scans, and how to find your local policy.
CoverageOpen the record →
How to Find Out If Your Town Has a Flock Safety Contract
A step-by-step guide to researching whether your local police department uses Flock Safety ALPR cameras—no special access required.
Council FightsOpen the record →
MPD detective charged with misconduct while investigating Flock system misuse, leaders respond
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
Flock camera error leads to Minnesota car reviewer being swarmed by cops
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
AI license plate readers track motorists in Taos , Angel Fire
CoverageOpen the record →
Renton Council delays vote on turning on ALPR, Flock cameras
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock camera debate grows in Idaho as Twin Falls police defend use of technology
Council FightsOpen the record →
Patrick Smith Sells 10,000 Shares of Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) Stock
GDELT: Axon
CoverageOpen the record →
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