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South Kingstown, RI: Cameras Removed
ACLU lauded the removal of Flock license plate reader cameras in South Kingstown.
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Los Angeles Police Department, CA: Contract Canceled
Los Angeles Police Department, CA let its Flock Safety contract expire covering 138 cameras. Cited reasons: Privacy / civil liberties; Data ownership uncertainty; Federal access concerns.
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Killingworth, CT: Contract Canceled
Killingworth, CT chose not to renew its Flock Safety contract covering 4 cameras. Cited reasons: Low utility / cost-benefit; Privacy and data-sharing concerns; FOIA / records burden.
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Harrisonburg, VA: Contract Canceled
Harrisonburg, VA terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 31 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Fixed-ALPR policy requiring council approval; Organized opposition (Deflock Harrisonburg).
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Elkton, VA: Contract Canceled
Elkton, VA terminated its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Regional Shenandoah Valley cancel wave; Public backlash.
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Salem, MA: Contract Canceled
Salem, MA chose not to renew its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Data ownership / local-control concerns; Seeking replacement vendor.
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Monroe County, IN: Contract Canceled
Monroe County, IN terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 6 cameras. Cited reasons: Privacy / mass-surveillance concerns; Outside and federal access risk; Physical removal emphasis.
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Stoughton, WI: Contract Canceled
Stoughton, WI terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 5 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy concerns; Early buyout of two-year contract.
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Littleton, MA: Contract Canceled
Littleton, MA terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 6 cameras. Cited reasons: Vendor trust failure; Unauthorized reactivation without notice; Privacy review.
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Sumter County, FL: Paused
Sumter County, FL suspended its Flock Safety cameras. Cited reasons: Temporary camera suspension pending internal audit.
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Leon County, FL: Contract Rejected
Leon County, FL canceled its Flock Safety contract before installation. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / surveillance concerns; Regional grant reject.
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Syracuse, NY: Contract Canceled
Syracuse, NY terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 13 cameras. Cited reasons: Data-sharing controversies; Public backlash; Vendor swap (Axon).
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Macon County, NC: Contract Canceled
Macon County, NC terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 12 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / surveillance concerns; Defund then remove.
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Pea Ridge, AR: Contract Canceled
Pea Ridge, AR terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 7 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / surveillance concerns; ROI / time cost.
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Oceano Community Services District, CA: Contract Rejected
Oceano Community Services District, CA canceled its Flock Safety contract before installation covering 1 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash / privacy; Data ownership concerns; Location near community safe space.
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White County, TN: Contract Canceled
The White County Commission voted July 20, 2026 to rescind the April 2025 resolution that authorized Flock license-plate cameras. UCNOW reported Chair Derrick Hutchings cited resident privacy pushback. In June…
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Clearwater County, ID: Contract Canceled
Clearwater County, Idaho, Sheriff’s Office announced July 23, 2026 it would not renew Flock after nine months, with the deal set to expire Sept. 22. Flock later said the two-year…
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Bland County, VA: Contract Canceled
WSET reported that the Bland County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office announced September 1, 2026 that it stopped using Flock cameras on July 11. Sheriff Jason Ramsey said a work order has…
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Carroll County, VA: Contract Canceled
WSET reported that Carroll County, Virginia, Sheriff Kevin Kemp told ABC 13 the county's Flock Safety contract expired in July and was not renewed. Distinct from Carroll County elsewhere.
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Platte City, MO: Paused
Platte City paused its plan to install Flock cameras at Rising Star Park after families raised privacy concerns.
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Nelson, GA: Cameras Removed
The Nelson City Council voted unanimously on July 13, 2026 to remove the city's four Flock license plate reader cameras, after Councilman Nathan Hamby raised Fourth Amendment concerns. The contract…
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Fargo Police Department debuts Flock Safety transparency portal
Police say the new Flock Safety Transparency Portal provides information on the department’s use of Flock Safety cameras, including how many cameras are deployed, the agency’s…
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Telangana Police use AI drones for Hyderabad patrols
GDELT: facial-recognition
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Geofence warrants: What the US Supreme Court ruling means for privacy
GDELT: Geofence warrant
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
'Enough is enough': Evan Power pushes for ban on Flock cameras
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Surveillance or safety? OKC City Council to consider automated license plate reader contract renewal
Surveillance or safety? OKC City Council to consider automated license plate reader contract renewal KGOU
Council FightsOpen the record →
Columbia police showcase real-time crime center, specialized units
GDELT: real-time crime center
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MQ-25A Stingray vẽ lại bản đồ tác chiến tàu sân bay của Mỹ
GDELT: Stingray
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Alameda County supervisors extend contract with Flock Safety for 18 months
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Placer sheriff blocked license plate alerts to Auburn cops, grand jury says
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South Portland’s Flock cameras have been removed - Portland Press Herald
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Laws related to license plate readers, wildlife and violence against police go into effect Wednesday
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Law limiting license plate reader data being shared goes into effect in New Mexico
Law limiting license plate reader data being shared goes into effect in New Mexico Yahoo
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Killingworth to end Flock contract
Killingworth to end Flock contract Inside Investigator
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Flock Cameras in MHK
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Flock Cameras raise public concern in Mon County
Flock Cameras raise public concern in Mon County WAJR
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DeFlock Tyler hosts public meeting on license plate cameras in Smith County
DeFlock Tyler hosts public meeting on license plate cameras in Smith County KLTV.com
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Monongalia County Commission approves routine business as Flock camera debate dominates public
Monongalia County Commission approves routine business as Flock camera debate dominates public WV News
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Monongalia County Commission hears public protest on Flock Safety cameras
Monongalia County Commission hears public protest on Flock Safety cameras WBOY.com
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City of South Portland deactivates Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
ShotSpotter contract extension approved
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
South Portland deactivates Flock cameras
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Fargo Police unveil flock camera safety transparency portal - The Flag
Fargo Police unveil flock camera safety transparency portal The Flag - AM 1100 and FM 92.3 WZFG
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Springfield City Council may extend contract for license plate readers
Springfield City Council may extend contract for license plate readers capitolcitynow.com
VictoriesOpen the record →
Europe Surveillance Camera Market Size and Analysis, 2034
CoverageOpen the record →
Detroit City Council extends contract with controversial ShotSpotter program
GDELT: ShotSpotter
VictoriesOpen the record →
Detroit City Council approves 9-month ShotSpotter extension after heated 5-4 vote
GDELT: ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Springfield advances measure to renew Flock camera agreement
GDELT: Flock camera
Council FightsOpen the record →
Radio Station WHMI 93.5 FM — Livingston County Michigan News, Weather, Traffic, Sports, School Updates, and the Best Classic Hit
GDELT: shotspotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Detroit City Council narrowly votes to renew ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract despite opposition
GDELT: ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Detroit City Council votes to renew ShotSpotter gunshot detection tech contract
GDELT: ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Stingray annonce avoir obtenu le prononcé d'une interdiction d'opérations limitée aux dirigeants
GDELT: Stingray
Phone & Device TrackingOpen the record →
Detroit mother of 7-year-old shooting victim sounds off on 'ShotSpotter' tech to city leaders
GDELT: ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Appleton Police use Flock cameras to capture alleged vandals
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
UAV tiếp dầu MQ-25A Stingray mở ra kỷ nguyên mới cho tàu sân bay Mỹ
GDELT: Stingray
Phone & Device TrackingOpen the record →
Richmond Co. Deputy Fired, Charged for Misusing License Plate Reader System
GDELT: License Plate Reader
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
SCOTUS Hands Down Limited 4th Amendment Win In Geofence Warrant Case
GDELT: Geofence Warrant
Phone & Device TrackingOpen the record →
Detroit City council approves extending ShotSpotter contract through March 2027
GDELT: ShotSpotter
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
Pittsburg police defend license plate readers as community concerns persist
GDELT: license plate reader
CoverageOpen the record →
He spent over 80 days in jail after Florida cops arrested him on faulty facial recognition
GDELT: facial recognition
Misuse & AbuseOpen the record →
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