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Flock Safety and the Future of DFR Technology, on the Drone Radio Show
Flock Safety and the Future of DFR Technology, on the Drone Radio Show Dronelife
Police DronesOpen the record →
Houlton will turn its controversial surveillance cameras back on
Houlton will turn its controversial surveillance cameras back on The County
CoverageOpen the record →
On the agenda: Arlington, TX Evening Council - Jun 24, 2025 — Flock Safety (Jun 24)
The published agenda for the June 24, 2025 meeting contains: "Flock Safety". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: San Clemente meeting — Flock camera (Jun 24)
The published agenda for the June 24, 2025 meeting contains: "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Fayetteville police use controversial facial recognition software. Is it cause for concern?
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Loveland police chief discusses ATF search of license plate cameras with ICE subject line
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Memphis may add license plate readers on interstate
CoverageOpen the record →
ATF license plate data search raises questions on Colorado law compliance
ATF license plate data search raises questions on Colorado law compliance 9News
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Gilbert Council OKs more license plate readers
Gilbert Council OKs more license plate readers gilbertsunnews.com
Council FightsOpen the record →
Flock CEO Responds to Scrutiny of Houston Police's Surveillance Tech Use
Flock CEO Responds to Scrutiny of Houston Police's Surveillance Tech Use GovTech
CoverageOpen the record →
License plate readers could soon come to state routes in Memphis
CoverageOpen the record →
Three arrested after stolen car spotted by 'Flock' camera in Evansville
CoverageOpen the record →
On the agenda: Saginaw meeting — Flock Safety (Jun 23)
The published agenda for the June 23, 2025 meeting contains: "Flock Safety", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
York, Neb., May Stand Up AI-Powered License Plate Readers
CoverageOpen the record →
Some Texas cities are tightening their license plate reader data
Some Texas cities are tightening their license plate reader data WOAI
CoverageOpen the record →
Your Letters: Please Pause the Flock Contract
Your Letters: Please Pause the Flock Contract scarsdale10583.com
VictoriesOpen the record →
On the agenda: Cottonwood City Council - Jun 20, 2025 — FLOCK SAFETY (Jun 20)
The published agenda for the June 20, 2025 meeting contains: "FLOCK SAFETY". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Green Berets are now using Clearview AI's facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Loveland Police Department's license plate tracking used for 'ICE' searches
Loveland Police Department's license plate tracking used for 'ICE' searches 9News
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
City of Cedarburg to install Flock cameras
City of Cedarburg to install Flock cameras GMToday.com
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Flock CEO responds to Austin backlash as city contract nears expiration
Flock CEO responds to Austin backlash as city contract nears expiration KEYE
Council FightsOpen the record →
License plate reader company used by APD ‘setting the record straight’ amid privacy concerns
License plate reader company used by APD ‘setting the record straight’ amid privacy concerns KXAN Austin
CoverageOpen the record →
Santa Maria, Lompoc Credit License Plate Cameras for Putting Brakes on Vehicle Thefts
Santa Maria, Lompoc Credit License Plate Cameras for Putting Brakes on Vehicle Thefts Noozhawk
CoverageOpen the record →
Florida used a nationwide surveillance camera network 250 times to aid in immigration arrests
Florida used a nationwide surveillance camera network 250 times to aid in immigration arrests Reason Magazine
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Flock Raven gunshot detection leads to another arrest in Michigan City
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
License Plate Readers Proliferate in Washington, Bringing Concerns over ICE Overreach
License Plate Readers Proliferate in Washington, Bringing Concerns over ICE Overreach The Urbanist
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
AI surveillance cameras helped prosecute 6 people for monkey feeding, Hong Kong gov’t says
AI surveillance cameras helped prosecute 6 people for monkey feeding, Hong Kong gov’t says Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
CoverageOpen the record →
Flock Safety Response to Illinois LPR Data Use and Out-of-State Sharing Concerns
CoverageOpen the record →
To meet Common Council's limits, Syracuse mayor cuts police cadet program, ShotSpotter technology
Gunshot DetectionOpen the record →
On the agenda: San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on 2025-06-18 10:00 AM - Jun 18, 2025 — Automated License Plate (Jun 18)
The published agenda for the June 18, 2025 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Can other police search Syracuse’s license plate reader data?
CoverageOpen the record →
Coachella Stands Alone in Rejecting License Plate Cameras Over Privacy Concerns
VictoriesOpen the record →
Moorings community to install license plate readers at 3 neighborhood entrances
New DeploymentsOpen the record →
Kern County Grand Jury recommends Arvin purchase Flock Cameras
CoverageOpen the record →
Caught on camera: How Flock cameras are used in Decatur County
Caught on camera: How Flock cameras are used in Decatur County The Post-Searchlight
CoverageOpen the record →
San Diego police admit license plate reader data breach in early days of program
San Diego police admit license plate reader data breach in early days of program Times of San Diego
Breaches & SecurityOpen the record →
On the agenda: Brentwood meeting — Flock Safety (Jun 17)
The published agenda for the June 17, 2025 meeting contains: "Flock Safety". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Campbell meeting — ALPR (Jun 17)
The published agenda for the June 17, 2025 meeting contains: "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
On the agenda: Chico 6/17/25 City Council - Jun 17, 2025 — license plate reader (Jun 17)
The published agenda for the June 17, 2025 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: East Palo Alto City Council - Jun 17, 2025 — Automated License Plate (Jun 17)
The published agenda for the June 17, 2025 meeting contains: "Automated License Plate", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
Agenda Watch · archivedOpen the record →
Arlington Heights shuts off access to license-plate camera data
Arlington Heights shuts off access to license-plate camera data Daily Herald
VictoriesOpen the record →
San Marcos cuts 5 license plate reader cameras, boosts privacy measures
CoverageOpen the record →
How license plate recognition technology is boosting campus safety at Louisiana Tech University
CoverageOpen the record →
Tracked across state lines: Texas sheriff's use of license plate data raises alarms
Tracked across state lines: Texas sheriff's use of license plate data raises alarms WOAI
CoverageOpen the record →
License plate reader program in San Marcos
CoverageOpen the record →
Context on Your Terms: Why Public Safety Is No Longer One-Size-Fits-All
Context on Your Terms: Why Public Safety Is No Longer One-Size-Fits-All Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Chesapeake police ask local businesses to join Flock camera-sharing program
Chesapeake police ask local businesses to join Flock camera-sharing program 13newsnow.com
CoverageOpen the record →
Fair Oaks Ranch implements Flock Safety Cameras to aid Police Department
Fair Oaks Ranch implements Flock Safety Cameras to aid Police Department Community Impact
CoverageOpen the record →
One Unified Platform for Real-Time Public Safety Data
One Unified Platform for Real-Time Public Safety Data Flock Safety
CoverageOpen the record →
Several states accessed Danville license-plate data for ‘immigration’ reasons; Illinois cracking down
Several states accessed Danville license-plate data for ‘immigration’ reasons; Illinois cracking down Yahoo
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Central Texas cities cut license plate reader programs amid community criticism
Central Texas cities cut license plate reader programs amid community criticism Spectrum News
CoverageOpen the record →
2 Retail Crime Cases Solved with Assistance From Flock Technology
CoverageOpen the record →
Lakeland buys speed cameras for school zones, more red-light cams and license plate readers
Lakeland buys speed cameras for school zones, more red-light cams and license plate readers Lakeland Ledger
CoverageOpen the record →
Mount Prospect chief meeting with legislators amid license-plate reader controversy
Mount Prospect chief meeting with legislators amid license-plate reader controversy Daily Herald
Laws & PolicyOpen the record →
Illinois investigating the illegal sharing of license plate reader data
CoverageOpen the record →
Austin to end license plate data collection program following audit, community pushback
Austin to end license plate data collection program following audit, community pushback The Daily Texan
CoverageOpen the record →
Florida troopers tapped surveillance network for immigration searches, raising alarm
GDELT: flock-safety
ICE & ImmigrationOpen the record →
Facial recognition error sees woman accused of theft
GDELT: Facial recognition
Facial RecognitionOpen the record →
Desjardins Analysts Give Stingray Group (TSE:RAY.A) a C$11.50 Price Target
GDELT: Stingray
Phone & Device TrackingOpen the record →
Stingray Group (TSE:RAY.A) Given a C$11.50 Price Target by Desjardins Analysts
GDELT: Stingray
CoverageOpen the record →
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