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License Plate Reader Baton Passing
As many are likely already aware, automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are high-speed cameras that can identify vehicles as they pass and record their time and…
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South Portland no longer considering adding another Flock camera
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On the agenda: Kingsburg meeting — ALPR (May 12)
The published agenda for the May 12, 2026 meeting contains: "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Greenfield meeting — FLOCK camera (May 12)
The published agenda for the May 12, 2026 meeting contains: "FLOCK camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Schiller Park meeting — Flock Safety (May 12)
The published agenda for the May 12, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Safety". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Oakdale meeting — license plate reader (May 12)
The published agenda for the May 12, 2026 meeting contains: "license plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Seagoville City Council - May 12, 2026 — Flock Safety (May 12)
The published agenda for the May 12, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Safety". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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Live facial recognition to be rolled out in Cambridgeshire
GDELT: facial recognition
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Shoplifter identified by Sheng Siong's facial recognition technology gets jail for stealing wine
GDELT: facial recognition
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License Plate Reader Baton Passing : News Article
License Plate Reader Baton Passing : News Article Independent Institute
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Michigan needs guardrails on license plate reader surveillance | Opinion
Michigan needs guardrails on license plate reader surveillance | Opinion The Detroit News
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We’re privacy hawks. Here’s why we’re alarmed by license plate readers — and not necessarily by speed cameras
We’re privacy hawks. Here’s why we’re alarmed by license plate readers — and not necessarily by speed cameras ACLU of Massachusetts
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Lowe’s, Home Depot could start spying on you using license plate readers in effort to boost safety
Lowe’s, Home Depot could start spying on you using license plate readers in effort to boost safety New York Post
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Drone as First Responder program soars to new heights with Chula Vista Police
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Berkeley: City Council Votes To Extend Contract With Flock Safety
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Alders frustrated with delay in Mayor Brandon Johnson's promise to replace ShotSpotter gunshot detection system
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Chicago committee considers new gunshot detection system after ShotSpotter exit
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South Portland withdraws request for additional Flock camera - Portland Press Herald
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Troy City Council sues mayor over Flock cameras
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Flock Safety IPO: When Will the Stock Fly?
Flock Safety IPO: When Will the Stock Fly? Access IPOs
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Connecticut lawmakers eye new limits on license plate cameras at big box retailers
Connecticut lawmakers eye new limits on license plate cameras at big box retailers CT Insider
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Churchill: Should Troy get the Flock out?
Churchill: Should Troy get the Flock out? Times Union
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2 Michigan cops threaten to quit after city rejects Flock contract
2 Michigan cops threaten to quit after city rejects Flock contract Police1
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Chicago City Council members seek answers about delay in replacing Chicago shootings detection tech ShotSpotter, Sound Thinking
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Troy City Council mounts legal battle over Flock Safety emergency declaration
Troy City Council mounts legal battle over Flock Safety emergency declaration Times Union
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Domestic violence suspect found using license plate reader, taken down by police K9
Domestic violence suspect found using license plate reader, taken down by police K9 kmph.com
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Renton suspends Flock cameras again after public outcry
Renton suspends Flock cameras again after public outcry Renton Reporter
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License Plate Reader Vote Angers Clawson, Mich., Police
License Plate Reader Vote Angers Clawson, Mich., Police GovTech
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Lawsuit filed against Mayor of Troy over Flock Camera Emergency Declaration
Lawsuit filed against Mayor of Troy over Flock Camera Emergency Declaration WRGB
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Berkeley extends Flock camera contract but rejects drones, surveillance expansion
Berkeley extends Flock camera contract but rejects drones, surveillance expansion Local News Matters
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Flock Safety explains drone technology amid privacy concerns in Oakland County
Flock Safety explains drone technology amid privacy concerns in Oakland County CBS News
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Flock keeps spying on us all, and state and local officials aren’t protecting us
Flock keeps spying on us all, and state and local officials aren’t protecting us 48 Hills
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Newport officials are happy with Flock Safety cameras so far, but residents are concerned
Newport officials are happy with Flock Safety cameras so far, but residents are concerned WVXU
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Troy council files suit to block mayor's emergency order on license plate readers
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Newport commissioners discuss Flock Safety surveillance cameras
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AI License Plate Readers in Cities Spark Privacy Alarms
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Beach parking: Chicago Park District installs gates, license plate readers to enforce Chicago beach parking payments
GDELT: license plate reader
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Police drone programs raise questions about use of AI, facial recognition
GDELT: facial recognition
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A.I.? Data centers? Facial recognition? 'Say More' listeners discuss the tech that's stressing them out
GDELT: Facial recognition
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Flock cameras help Crystal Springs police identify vehicle in drive-by shooting investigation
GDELT: Flock camera
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North Carolina law enforcement uses Flock camera technology to prevent mass violence
GDELT: Flock camera
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Maricopa County is using license plate readers the right way | Opinion
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Opponents of Clearview radar project take case to senate
GDELT: Clearview
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New anti-theft tactic at big box stores raises privacy concerns
GDELT: license-plate-reader
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Facial recognition technology flaw jailed a man for days
GDELT: Facial recognition
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Bunnings expands automotive range by 20% as it takes on Repco, Supercheap, plus its facial recognition rollout plan
GDELT: facial recognition
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FLOCK Cameras Locate Stolen Car
GDELT: FLOCK Camera
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Le Mars Stingray Swim Team open for registration
GDELT: Stingray
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Never For General Patrol: Flock's Drone Proposition
Flock's November 2024 drone demo showed exactly what its 2026 product page denies. The Supreme Court already ruled on this in 2001.
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3 October 7 perpetrators identified with facial recognition software
GDELT: facial recognition
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Testing of Flock Safety Raven Audio Detection System
Testing of Flock Safety Raven Audio Detection System City of Fort Wayne website (.gov)
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SoundThinking Honors Law Enforcement During National Police Week 2026
GDELT: SoundThinking
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On the agenda: Hartland meeting — FLOCK SAFETY (May 11)
The published agenda for the May 11, 2026 meeting contains: "FLOCK SAFETY". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Hillsborough meeting — Automated License Plate (May 11)
The published agenda for the May 11, 2026 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Prescott meeting — FLOCK SAFETY (May 11)
The published agenda for the May 11, 2026 meeting contains: "FLOCK SAFETY". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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In the minutes: Woodburn meeting, license plate reader (May 11)
Meeting minutes published with the May 11, 2026 meeting documents record: "license plate reader", "Flock camera". These terms appear in the minutes, not as items on that agenda. The document stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Roselle meeting — FLOCK SAFETY (May 11)
The published agenda for the May 11, 2026 meeting contains: "FLOCK SAFETY". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: meeting — license plate reader (May 11)
The published agenda for the May 11, 2026 meeting contains: "license plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Littleton meeting — FLOCK camera (May 11)
The published agenda for the May 11, 2026 meeting contains: "FLOCK camera", "FLOCK Safety", "FLOCK SAFETY", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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Aspen City Council considers bike safety, license plate reader program
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