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State auditor will review law enforcement fusion centers in California
GDELT: fusion center
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Innocent Woman Arrested On Bogus AI Facial Recognition Match. The Failure Was Entirely Human
GDELT: Facial Recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Bipartisan bill restricting ALPR data awaits signature on governor's desk
GDELT: ALPR
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Spokane, WA: Paused
Spokane sheriff shut down Flock Safety cameras, citing SB 6002 criminal risk to deputies.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Sierra Vista, AZ: Contract Canceled
Sierra Vista, AZ terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 16 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Data ownership / AI training concerns; Vendor swap planned.
VictoriesOpen the record →
On the agenda: Saratoga meeting — ALPR (Apr 1)
The published agenda for the April 1, 2026 meeting contains: "ALPR", "Flock Safety", "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Olympia Fields meeting — FLOCK CAMERA (Apr 1)
The published agenda for the April 1, 2026 meeting contains: "FLOCK CAMERA". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Vernal meeting — surveillance camera (Apr 1)
The published agenda for the April 1, 2026 meeting contains: "surveillance camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Oshkosh, WI: Contract Canceled
The Oshkosh Common Council rescinded its approval of the Flock camera contract unanimously just one day after it was initially approved. "Oshkosh Police Chief Dean Smith said Flock lied about…
VictoriesOpen the record →
Salem, IL: Contract Rejected
Salem, IL canceled an earlier agreement for use of Flock license reader cameras due to a change in contract terms that were concerning to the Mayor.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Dane County, WI: Contract Canceled
Dane County, WI cut off funding for Flock cameras due to privacy concerns.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Bloomington, IN: Contract Canceled
Bloominton, IN terminated its $50,000 contract with Flock Safety after 400+ residents protested the surveillance system.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Tompkins County, NY: Contract Canceled
Tompkins County, NY ended the county’s contract with Flock Safety after months of organized pushback from activists and community members.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Ferguson, MO: Paused
Ferguson enacted new license plate reader rules, prompting agencies to pause camera use to comply.
VictoriesOpen the record →
AI facial recognition falsely linked grandmother to bank fraud crime
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Candidates for Athens Mayor Differ on Housing, Flock Cameras and Other Issues
GDELT: Flock Camera
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Troy mayor declares public safety emergency to keep flock cameras operational
Troy mayor declares public safety emergency to keep flock cameras operational WRGB
CoverageOpen the record →
Stockton leaders approve contract extension with Flock Safety
Stockton leaders approve contract extension with Flock Safety CBS News
Council FightsOpen the record →
Readers respond: License plate reader technology needs careful use
CoverageOpen the record →
Troy Mayor declares public safety emergency to pay Flock contract
Troy Mayor declares public safety emergency to pay Flock contract NEWS10 ABC
Council FightsOpen the record →
‘Flock off!’ Fighting mass surveillance with Aaron Fernando and Chad Marlow
‘Flock off!’ Fighting mass surveillance with Aaron Fernando and Chad Marlow Shareable
CoverageOpen the record →
Stanwood's Flock camera system set to resume operations this month
CoverageOpen the record →
Surveillance Cameras on Campus Spark Concern
CoverageOpen the record →
Local authorities: Safe from Flock fine
CoverageOpen the record →
Stanwood's Flock camera system set to resume operations this month | SC News
Stanwood's Flock camera system set to resume operations this month | SC News goSkagit
CoverageOpen the record →
Washington SB 6002: What It Means for ALPR Programs
Washington SB 6002: What It Means for ALPR Programs Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
How public concern stopped facial recognition technology in Milwaukee | WUWM 89.7 FM
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Denver City Council Approves New Axon Contract to Replace Flock, Despite Community Concerns and Calls for a No Vote
Denver City Council Approves New Axon Contract to Replace Flock, Despite Community Concerns and Calls for a No Vote ACLU of Colorado
Council FightsOpen the record →
House OKs regulations on license plate cameras
House OKs regulations on license plate cameras Islands' Sounder
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Police suspend using Tri-City Flock cameras because of new WA law
Police suspend using Tri-City Flock cameras because of new WA law Tri-City Herald
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Chesterfield residents, civil liberties groups question Flock Safety contract
Chesterfield residents, civil liberties groups question Flock Safety contract VPM
Council FightsOpen the record →
Stockton expands contract with Flock Safety after public pushback regarding data sharing
Stockton expands contract with Flock Safety after public pushback regarding data sharing CBS News
Council FightsOpen the record →
What Does Washington Senate Bill 6002 Mean for ALPR Use in Washington?
What Does Washington Senate Bill 6002 Mean for ALPR Use in Washington? Flock Safety
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Tempe tests Axon license plate readers amid Flock backlash
Tempe tests Axon license plate readers amid Flock backlash ABC15 Arizona
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Troy mayor declares public safety emergency amid Flock camera debate
Troy mayor declares public safety emergency amid Flock camera debate WAMC
Council FightsOpen the record →
Wash. sheriff’s office deactivates ALPRs following passage of new privacy law
Wash. sheriff’s office deactivates ALPRs following passage of new privacy law police1.com
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Denver City Council approves contract with new automatic license plate camera reading system
Denver City Council approves contract with new automatic license plate camera reading system CBS News
Council FightsOpen the record →
Tempe to test alternate automated license plate readers than Flock's
Tempe to test alternate automated license plate readers than Flock's azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
CoverageOpen the record →
Troy’s Flock license plate reader camera contract will stay amid privacy concerns
Troy’s Flock license plate reader camera contract will stay amid privacy concerns WRGB
Council FightsOpen the record →
Mayor outlines housing, Flock and development goals at State of the City address
Mayor outlines housing, Flock and development goals at State of the City address Indiana Daily Student
CoverageOpen the record →
Attorney discusses potential lawsuit after Tennessee grandmother jailed by facial recognition error
GDELT: facial recognition
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Algal bloom tracks further north up the Yorke Peninsula, sparking concern for stingrays
GDELT: stingray
Phone & Device TrackingOpen the record →
City Council extends Flock contract for automated license plate readers
VictoriesOpen the record →
Seattle City Council unanimously moves to restrict ICE from accessing data
GDELT: license-plate-reader
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Scranton Police seek $1M in grant funding to expand Real Time Crime Center
GDELT: Real Time Crime Center
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
KUOW - Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Pierce County sheriff turns off automated license plate readers
CoverageOpen the record →
New flock camera bill impacts law agencies in Western WA
GDELT: flock camera
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
FTC: OkCupid Shared 3 Million Dating-App Photos with Facial Recognition Firm
GDELT: Facial Recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
New Washington Law Regulates License Plate Readers
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Why Pierce County Disabled Its License Plate Reader System
CoverageOpen the record →
WA Gov. Ferguson signs law regulating automated license plate readers
GDELT: automated license plate
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
OkCupid gave 3 million dating-app photos to facial recognition firm, FTC says
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Smart glasses with facial recognition could be devastating to sex workers and other vulnerable people
GDELT: facial recognition
Breaches & SecurityOpen the record →
OkCupid settles claims it shared user photos with a facial recognition company
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Flock Safety: Industry demand for mission-critical drone connectivity
Flock Safety: Industry demand for mission-critical drone connectivity GSMA
Police DronesOpen the record →
Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
AI News: Grandma Jailed for 5 Months After Facial Recognition Error in State She's Never Visited
GDELT: Facial Recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
The rise of facial recognition policing
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
AI Facial Recognition Leads to Wrongful Arrest of Tennessee Woman
GDELT: Facial Recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
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