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At the Edge of Surveillance: Minnesota’s License Plate Reader Debate Stalls in a Divided House
At the Edge of Surveillance: Minnesota’s License Plate Reader Debate Stalls in a Divided House MinneapoliMedia
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock's replacement has fewer cameras and no national database, but City Council members still have concerns
Council FightsOpen the record →
Richmond extends Flock contract, agrees to turn cameras back on
VictoriesOpen the record →
Cayuga Heights trustees to discuss Flock Safety cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Richmond votes to extend Flock camera contract amid privacy concerns
Council FightsOpen the record →
Mukwonago test Flock safety cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
A number of US cities are pulling the plug on Flock Safety's AI cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Mukwonago neighbors split on proposed Flock camera trial
CoverageOpen the record →
Richmond extends Flock license plate reader contract through 2026 amid privacy concerns
Council FightsOpen the record →
Before the Gavel: Residents Urge City to Reconsider Flock Camera Use
Before the Gavel: Residents Urge City to Reconsider Flock Camera Use Pasadena Now
CoverageOpen the record →
Sherwood stop sparked after Flock camera misread plate by one letter as stolen
Sherwood stop sparked after Flock camera misread plate by one letter as stolen KATV
CoverageOpen the record →
Richmond Police extend Flock Safety contract amid citizen concerns
Council FightsOpen the record →
New vendor, same fight? Denver's license plate camera debate heads to council vote
Council FightsOpen the record →
Galesburg resident calls for review of Flock camera contract — police chief cites 49 public safety successes in response
Galesburg resident calls for review of Flock camera contract — police chief cites 49 public safety successes in response WGIL
Council FightsOpen the record →
Sunnyvale Police Arrest Local Boy with Help from License Plate Reader
Sunnyvale Police Arrest Local Boy with Help from License Plate Reader The Silicon Valley Voice
CoverageOpen the record →
South Bend police launch Flock drone as first responder program
South Bend police launch Flock drone as first responder program WVPE
Police DronesOpen the record →
Mayor says city on track to produce report on Flock
Mayor says city on track to produce report on Flock Indiana Public Media
CoverageOpen the record →
Auburn police chief defends use of license plate-reading cameras
Auburn police chief defends use of license plate-reading cameras Lewiston Sun Journal
CoverageOpen the record →
The $7.5 Billion Death Trap: How Flock Safety’s Glitches Are Ruining Innocent People's Lives
The $7.5 Billion Death Trap: How Flock Safety’s Glitches Are Ruining Innocent People's Lives Gadget Review
CoverageOpen the record →
Marion residents question Flock cameras' use by Marion police
Marion residents question Flock cameras' use by Marion police The Marion Star
CoverageOpen the record →
Santa Clara County to review Flock Safety cameras amid privacy concerns
Santa Clara County to review Flock Safety cameras amid privacy concerns The Campanile
CoverageOpen the record →
West Hollywood keeps Flock Safety cameras
West Hollywood keeps Flock Safety cameras Beverly Press & Park Labrea News
CoverageOpen the record →
Richmond votes to extend Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
Richmond votes to extend Flock cameras amid privacy concerns KTVU
CoverageOpen the record →
Richmond council votes to reinstate Flock Safety license plate readers
Richmond council votes to reinstate Flock Safety license plate readers Grandview Independent
Council FightsOpen the record →
Richmond council votes 4-3 to restore Flock Safety cameras
Richmond council votes 4-3 to restore Flock Safety cameras Richmond Standard
Council FightsOpen the record →
This Wisconsin City Ditched AI Surveillance Cameras. Now Activists Want to Keep Going.
This Wisconsin City Ditched AI Surveillance Cameras. Now Activists Want to Keep Going. boltsmag.org
CoverageOpen the record →
Richmond City Council extends Flock license plate reader contract amid privacy concerns
Richmond City Council extends Flock license plate reader contract amid privacy concerns Local News Matters
Council FightsOpen the record →
Fargo crime suspect says AI face recognition software failed. Police say there was more to the arrest
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Richmond’s Flock license plate readers will be turned back on through 2026
Richmond’s Flock license plate readers will be turned back on through 2026 Richmondside
CoverageOpen the record →
Committee moves Axon ALPR contract to Denver City Council
Committee moves Axon ALPR contract to Denver City Council Denver Gazette
Council FightsOpen the record →
Modesto police disable federal access to license plate reader data after configuration issue
Modesto police disable federal access to license plate reader data after configuration issue ABC10
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Roughly Estimating the Number of License Plate Readers in California: News Article
Roughly Estimating the Number of License Plate Readers in California: News Article Independent Institute
CoverageOpen the record →
Denver's proposed license plate reader company has ties to DHS
Denver's proposed license plate reader company has ties to DHS Axios
CoverageOpen the record →
Veterans Affairs Police Accessed Local Flock License Plate Reader Database
Veterans Affairs Police Accessed Local Flock License Plate Reader Database Pasadena Now
CoverageOpen the record →
Local organizers host event protesting Flock LPR cameras in Troy
CoverageOpen the record →
'Who has access to that data?': Flock cameras and the debate over their use explained
GDELT: Flock camera
Council FightsOpen the record →
Some Wilder residents frustrated with city's installation of Flock Cameras
GDELT: Flock Camera
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Number of Flock camera searches in Glenwood 'staggering' | Opinion
GDELT: Flock camera
CoverageOpen the record →
Democrats Press Meta Over Facial Recognition Plans for Smart Glasses
GDELT: Facial Recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Senators press Meta on facial recognition plans for smart glasses
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Welch : Public safety and privacy can coexist in the Flock camera debate
Council FightsOpen the record →
Bryan , College Station expanding Flock camera network to help solve crimes
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Technology can help law enforcement keep SC safe
GDELT: license-plate-reader
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Tri-State man sentenced to prison for following elderly woman home and groping her
GDELT: flock-camera
CoverageOpen the record →
MN bill seeks to regulate automated license plate readers and data use
GDELT: automated license plate
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Maxon ships Redshift for Archviz - DIGITAL PRODUCTION
GDELT: axon
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Gebrauchtwagenmarkt: Corvette Stingray C8 CABRIO 3LT 6,2L V8 BLACK-EDITION "Front Lift"
GDELT: Stingray
Phone & Device TrackingOpen the record →
Richmond to debate turning Flock cameras back on
GDELT: Flock camera
Council FightsOpen the record →
On the agenda: Vadnais Heights meeting — Flock camera (Mar 17)
The published agenda for the March 17, 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: Bothell meeting — automated license plate (Mar 17)
The published agenda for the March 17, 2026 meeting contains: "automated license plate", "Automated License Plate", "ALPR", "facial recognition". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Middletown meeting — surveillance camera (Mar 17)
The published agenda for the March 17, 2026 meeting contains: "surveillance camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Great Falls meeting — License plate reader (Mar 17)
The published agenda for the March 17, 2026 meeting contains: "License plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Summit meeting — ALPR (Mar 17)
The published agenda for the March 17, 2026 meeting contains: "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Guest Column: A victim-centered perspective on license plate reader technology and human trafficking
GDELT: license plate reader
CoverageOpen the record →
CSM Advisors LLC Grows Holdings in Axon Enterprise, Inc $AXON
GDELT: Axon
CoverageOpen the record →
Live facial recognition comes to Norwich this week | Norwich Evening News
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
The case for expanding Seattle’s Real Time Crime Center and more cameras on Capitol Hill (plus the one already above 12th Ave)
Axon & Real-Time Crime CentersOpen the record →
Live facial recognition comes to Norwich this week
GDELT: facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Richmond: City Council Votes To Extend License Plate Readers Contract Until End Of 2026
Richmond: City Council Votes To Extend License Plate Readers Contract Until End Of 2026 SFGATE
Council FightsOpen the record →
Louisville councilman proposes law to publicize Flock camera locations
Louisville councilman proposes law to publicize Flock camera locations The Courier-Journal
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
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