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Misuse & Abuse — The National Record Index
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Texas City police change license plate reader rules after possible misuse
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Police say 2 employees misused Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
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Ohio AG supports criminalizing Flock camera misuse
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Ohio AG asks lawmakers to criminalize the misuse of Flock cameras
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Ohio AG calls Flock cameras useful case-solving tools, says police abuse of system should be felony
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Ohio AG Andy Wilson says misuse of Flock camera technology should be criminalized
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Eastpointe ends Flock camera contract amid misuse allegations against police staff
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Another Georgia Deputy Arrested for Misusing Flock Cameras
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Police Officer Fired for Using Flock Safety Cameras to Help Abuser Hunt Victim
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2 Eastpointe cops misused Flock license plate readers, chief says
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Gov. Kehoe signs executive order to prevent misuse of Automated License Plate Readers
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Texas City police tighten license plate reader access after review finds possible misuse
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😡Officers Upset Over Being Stalked By Internal Affairs Unit Using ALPRs👮♂️
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Ohio Attorney General releases a statement on Flock cameras, calls for misuse to be a felony
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Eastpointe officers used Flock access improperly, chief says
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AG Wilson Defends Flock Cameras, Calls for Criminal Penalties for Misuse
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Texas City PD identifies 2 possible instances of misuse of automated license plate reader technology
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Ohio AG: Criminalize misuse of Flock cams
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Ohio AG Wilson calls for criminalizing those who misuse Flock
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Attorney General Andy Wilson calls for penalties for Flock camera misuse
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MO Gov. Kehoe signs executive order targeting misuse of Flock, ALPR cameras
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Ohio AG recommends criminalizing misuse of Flock camera technology
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Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs executive order targeting misuse of ALPRs, including Flock
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Ohio attorney general, police union want punishments for Flock misuse
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Ohio attorney general calls for tougher penalties on Flock camera misuse
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Ohio Attorney General calls for criminalization of Flock Camera misuse
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Ohio AG calls for officers to be charged for misuse of Flock cameras
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Former Joplin officer pleads not guilty to Flock misuse charges
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Sexual abuse material connected to Snapchat account leads to arrest of man in Horry Co.
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How public records can help uncover Flock misuse
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Fincher: Flock cameras can be misused, but should they be banned?
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Former Savannah police employees appeal firings over alleged Flock camera misuse
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Two Eastpointe police officers misused Flock network, chief says
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Decatur ALPR Misuse Probe: Why Officer Audits Matter
A Decatur police officer is under investigation for possibly misusing license plate reader data, a reminder that ALPR systems need real oversight.
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Trump backs Flock cameras as misuse arrests fuel privacy backlash
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Ohio attorney general: Flock cameras ‘not tools of surveillance,’ misuse should be criminalized
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Huntington Council OKs ordinance to address potential misuse of Flock cameras
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Decatur police officer under investigation for possible misuse of license plate reader system
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Ohio Attorney General calls for misuse of Flock Cameras to be a crime
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Ohio AG wants penalties for Flock camera misuse; defends tech amid regulation push
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Decatur police officer investigated over possible misuse of Flock camera
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Ohio AG wants lawmakers to penalize Flock misuse, defends police tool
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OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL CALLS FOR FELONY PENALTIES FOR MISUSE OF FLOCK LICENSE PLATE CAMERAS
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Ohio AG backs Flock cameras, consequences for abuse by police
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Sheriff: License plate readers could save lives, but abuse would cost deputy their job
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Former Amarillo officer accused of Flock misuse previously suspended over police chase
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Alabama police officer investigated for alleged misuse of automated license plate reader system
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San Jose officer fired after using Flock camera data for cousin accused of domestic violence
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Decatur officer reassigned, under investigation for license plate reader misuse
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Trenton Police Chief leads charge to defend Flock camera use
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Upstate deputy resigns amid investigation into Flock misuse
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Possible police misuse of license plate recognition under investigation in Decatur
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Deputy resigns amid investigation into misuse of Flock, sheriff’s office says
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Decatur police officer under investigation for alleged misuse of Flock safety cameras
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New York Cop Accused of Using Flock Cameras to Track Ex
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Calif. officer fired for giving ALPR location data to domestic violence suspect
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Krishnamoorthi and Cloud Introduce Bipartisan No FLOCK Act to Crack Down on Abuse of License Plate Readers
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UPDATE: Former deputy charged with misusing Flock cameras
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D.C. Councilmember Pinto demands answers on Flock cameras following misuse complaint by police union
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Sheriff's office: Upstate deputy resigns amid investigation into misuse of Flock cameras
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