The Largest Public Archive of Police Surveillance News · Flock, ALPR, Axon, Facial Recognition, Drones · Updated Hourly
Victories — The National Record Index
We have logged 76,552 headlines and public records since July 2003, drawn from a monitored network of 32,224+ sources — every Flock, ALPR, Axon and Fusus, facial recognition, gunshot detection, drone, and phone-tracking story we track, sorted into streams.
We are the first source to report
- Newly reported camera locations — anywhere in America, in this index within the hour.
- ALPR votes before they happen — they surface here early, not after the cameras go up.
Filter it, search it, cite it. Links go to the original source; our original news lives here.
Need this news archive for your work?
We provide free custom extracts of everything we track: camera locations, brands, operators, dates, agencies, council agendas, and news coverage, for researchers, journalists, students, and advocates. Tell us the geography, time window, and format you need, and we’ll pull it for you. No charge, no strings.
All (295)
★ Our Reporting (22)
▶ Video Library (18564)
Victories (22)
Misuse & Abuse (21)
Breaches & Security (3)
Courts & Lawsuits (5)
ICE & Immigration (2)
Axon & Real-Time Crime Centers (2)
Police Drones (3)
Laws & Policy (10)
Council Fights (28)
New Deployments (2)
Coverage (197)
Norwell Turns Off Flock Cameras Over Trust Concerns
Norwell Police shut down their Flock ALPR system just six months in, citing community trust. Here's why that matters.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Cleveland Police Chief Resists Pause on License Plate Cameras
Cleveland's police chief is pushing back on a proposed pause for ALPRs. Here's why oversight debates like this matter everywhere.
VictoriesOpen the record →
El Paso Council to Vote on Pulling Flock Cameras
El Paso City Council is set to vote Tuesday on whether to remove Flock Safety license plate cameras from the city.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Hamilton County Pauses Flock Cameras: Why It Matters
A sheriff's pause on Flock Safety ALPRs signals growing scrutiny of data access and privacy. Here's what it means for you.
VictoriesOpen the record →
A Utah City Just Said No to Flock Cameras — Why That Matters
A Weber County, Utah city rejected Flock ALPR cameras. Here's why local pushback matters and how residents everywhere can weigh in.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Florida Orders ALPR Cameras Off State Highways: What It Means
Florida reportedly ordered license plate readers removed from state highways. Here's why that matters and what residents can do next.
VictoriesOpen the record →
10 ALPR Cameras Reportedly Removed Near Sheboygan, WI
Camera Watch reports 10 license plate readers taken down near Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Here's what removals like this typically mean — and don't.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Can You Actually Opt Out of Flock Safety? Not Really
ALPR cameras scan every plate that passes, no exceptions. Here's why 'opting out' of Flock Safety isn't a real option—and what you can do instead.
VictoriesOpen the record →
9 ALPR Cameras Reportedly Removed Near Virginia Beach
Nine license plate readers were reported removed near Virginia Beach, VA. Here's what camera removals can mean — and how to verify them yourself.
VictoriesOpen the record →
LA Mayor Calls for LAPD to Drop Flock Safety Contract
Los Angeles's mayor is pushing LAPD to end its Flock Safety ALPR contract, reigniting the debate over camera surveillance and accountability.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Conroe Tables Flock Camera Proposals — What It Means
Conroe City Council indefinitely tabled two Flock ALPR proposals. Here's what that pause means and how residents can stay engaged.
VictoriesOpen the record →
58 ALPR Cameras Reportedly Removed Near Conway, AR
A tracker reports 58 license plate reading cameras removed near Conway, Arkansas. Here's what that kind of shift can mean for residents.
VictoriesOpen the record →
When Communities Push Back: Flock Cameras Under Fire
Frustration with ALPR surveillance is boiling over—some are vandalizing cameras, others are pushing cities to cancel contracts. Here's a better path.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Kaukauna Drops Flock Safety Contract Amid Privacy Debate
A Wisconsin city has ended its Flock Safety ALPR contract as regional privacy concerns grow. Here's what that means and what to watch next.
VictoriesOpen the record →
6 ALPR Cameras Reported Removed Near Fort Wayne, IN
Six license plate readers near Fort Wayne have reportedly been taken down. Here's what that means and why camera counts matter.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Framingham Drops Flock Cameras: A Win for Public Pushback
Framingham, MA is removing its Flock Safety ALPR cameras after sustained resident pushback — a reminder that public pressure works.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Chula Vista Paused Sharing License-Plate Data With ICE, Border Patrol in 2020
Chula Vista paused sharing license-plate data with ICE and Border Patrol in 2020 after community pushback, per a Union-Tribune report.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Salt Lake City Council Pauses License Plate Reader Plan Amid Privacy Concerns
Salt Lake City Council has paused, not canceled, a license plate reader plan following community concerns over privacy, per the official record.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Marine City, Michigan Removed License Plate Readers Over False Positives
Marine City, MI, canceled its license plate reader program in Nov. 2023 after false positives and community pushback, per the official record.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Ring Drops Flock: What the Backlash Really Reveals
When a consumer doorbell brand walks away from an ALPR partnership after public outcry, it's a signal worth reading carefully — not a one-off.
VictoriesOpen the record →
The Great Cancellation: Why Cities Are Dropping Flock ALPRs
Since early 2025, cities from Austin to Cleveland have paused or ended Flock contracts. Here's why the dam broke — and how your town can follow.
VictoriesOpen the record →
UWPD Drops Flock, Promises Public Input on What’s Next
A university police department is ending its Flock Safety contract and says the community will help pick the next surveillance vendor.
VictoriesOpen the record →
Want it with our take? Read our coverage · get the highlights in the Daily Briefing.