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West Texas Protest Echoes a National Surveillance Backlash
A planned Fourth of July protest in West Texas taps into growing unease over being watched—here's what it means for you.
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Cape Coral Pushes Back on License Plate Cameras
Lee County residents are voicing concerns about automated license plate readers. Here's why it matters and what you can do.
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When Fake Goes Viral: What It Means for Trusting Tech Claims
A story about faked wealth and AI content is a reminder: verify claims about tech, including surveillance systems, before trusting them.
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When ‘Public Safety’ Cameras Track Every Driver
ALPR cameras are spreading into neighborhoods nationwide. Here's what they actually do, who sees the data, and how to push back.
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Cleveland’s Flock Cameras Tapped Nearly 2,000 Times for ICE
Cleveland's license plate readers were searched almost 2,000 times for immigration purposes, raising local-control questions.
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UWPD Drops Flock, Promises Public Input on What’s Next
A university police department is ending its Flock Safety contract and says the community will help pick the next surveillance vendor.
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Backlash Builds Against Flock’s ALPR Surveillance Network
Communities nationwide are pushing back on Flock Safety's license plate cameras. Here's why it matters and what you can do.
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When ‘Public Safety’ Surveillance Gets Personal
A new report highlights the human side of ALPR surveillance — here's what that means and how to protect yourself.
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5 Albany Officers Fired: A Wake-Up Call on ALPR Misuse
Firings tied to license plate reader misuse show why access controls and audits matter as ALPR networks expand nationwide.
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When ALPRs Work: An Indiana Rescue and What Comes Next
A license plate reader helped Indiana police recover an abducted infant fast. Here's why success stories still need guardrails.
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What Is Flock Safety, and Why Is It Suddenly Everywhere?
If it feels like license plate cameras appeared on every other pole overnight, you’re not imagining it. Here’s the short version of what Flock Safety is…
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How to Find Out If Your Town Has License Plate Readers
Wondering whether your neighborhood is being scanned? Finding out is easier than you’d think. 1. Check the map Start with our Camera Map. Search your city…
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How to Talk to Your City Council About Surveillance Cameras
The cameras usually arrive with no vote and no debate. Three minutes at a council meeting can change that. Here's how to make them count.
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How to File a Public Records Request About Your Town’s Cameras
You don't need a lawyer to find out what your town's cameras do. A short records request can surface the policy — or prove there isn't…
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Are License Plate Readers Even Legal?
Short answer: mostly, for now — but “legal” and “accountable” aren't the same thing. Here's the lay of the land.
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Where Your License Plate Data Actually Goes
The camera is only the front door. The real story is the database behind it — who can search it, how long your travels are kept,…
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How Automated License Plate Readers Actually Work
An ALPR isn't a traffic camera. It's a computer that reads, records, and remembers every plate that passes. Here's what's really happening on that pole.
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