Mount Vernon residents question use of Flock cameras
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MAP: Of Flock Cameras In WyomingMap Of Flock Cameras In Wyoming - kltv.comseen 14 Aug, 05:12headline rewritten
East Texas conservative organization holds meeting discussing Flock cameras‘Huge violation of privacy’: Concerned East Texans hold public Flock camera discussion - oneidadispatch.comseen 15 Aug, 17:33headline rewritten
Amid backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces changesFlock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network - times-standard.comseen 15 Aug, 17:33headline rewritten
Amid backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces changesFlock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network - thereporteronline.comseen 15 Aug, 17:34headline rewritten
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Flock announces security changes after dozens of reports of law enforcement abuseFlock announces security changes after dozens of reports of law enforcement abuse and public backlash - NPR Newsseen 21 Aug, 14:38description edited
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In dozens of states around the country, people are vandalizing, blocking and taking down Flock cameras. The surge in this type of activity underscores the growing resistance to this police surveillance technology.In dozens of states around the country, people are vandalizing, blocking and taking down Flock cameras. A surge in such activity underscores the growing resistance to this police surveillance technology.
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Flock cameras are joining data centers as a top midterm boogeyman, with members of Congress and congressional candidates trying to harness a sudden groundswell of grassroots anger over the AI surveillance tool. Why it matters: This blowup over the country's massive network of license plate readers illustrates how rapidly AI has morphed from a peripheral issue in national politics toward the center of the midterm campaign. Data centers have become a major issue in the midterms, with candidates...Flock cameras are joining data centers as a top midterm boogeyman, with members of Congress and congressional candidates trying to harness a sudden groundswell of grassroots anger over the AI surveillance tool. Why it matters: This blowup over the country's massive network of license plate readers illustrates how rapidly AI has moved from a peripheral issue in national politics toward the center of the midterm campaign. Data centers have become a major issue in the midterms, with candidates...
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Lufkin officer accused of searching ex-girlfriend’s plates on Flock cameras more than 10,000 timesLufkin officer accused of searching ex-girlfriend’s plates on Flock cameras more than 10K times - reviewjournal.comseen 29 Aug, 03:33headline rewritten
Memo: School district police can use Flock’s Southern Nevada camera networkCCSD police pause their use of Flock’s Southern Nevada camera network - nypost.comseen 29 Aug, 03:39headline rewritten
Santa Barbara ends Flock camera contract amid surveillance concernsSoCal coastal enclave makes stunning call on controversial Flock cameras - kesq.comseen 29 Aug, 20:50description edited
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Automated license plate readers are increasingly being used by law enforcement to help identify vehicles connected to investigations, but what happens when information tied to a plate leads authorities to the wrong person? News Channel 3 is looking into the safeguards surrounding Flock Safety cameras and the databases used alongsidePALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - As automated license plate readers continue to face scrutiny locally and nationwide, a Rancho Mirage resident says an official notice from the California Highway Patrol linked him to a vehicle he has never owned. Michael Harrington said he received a CHP notice involving a 2024 BMW registered in Colorado. According
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Tue, 4 August 2026
1 report- mountvernonnews.com15:38first to report
Mount Vernon City Council discussed ongoing concerns about Flock license plate reading cameras at its July 27 meeting.
Wed, 5 August 2026
3 reports- kygl.com07:16
Whether you support Flock cameras or not, damaging one could have legal consequences.
- Times of India11:28
Cities across America are deactivating Flock's automated license plate reader cameras. Residents are damaging these devices amid widespread privacy concerns and data collection fears. Reports of law enforcement misuse have further fueled opposition to the surveillance technology. Flock maintains its cameras balance public safety and individual privacy rights. The company has implemented new audit processes to monitor technology usage.
- freerepublic.com20:45
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- fox2detroit.com03:00
Flock cameras are becoming a point of contention in the City of Sterling Heights on Wednesday night.
Fri, 7 August 2026
2 reports- blackamericaweb.com14:18
Flock cameras are artificial-intelligence roadside cameras that track license plates, adding them to a mappable database that can be searched by law enforcement.
- wcyb.com20:18
An Asheville police forensics team was in Carrier Park Friday, Aug. 7, collecting evidence after a Flock camera there was vandalized.
Sat, 8 August 2026
5 reports- progressive-charlestown.com06:00
- themorningsun.com16:32
Flock says its more than 120,000 shoebox-size cameras now scan roads of more than 6,000 communities and record 20 billion plate scans a month.
- breitbart.com17:01
A Wisconsin woman was pulled over at gunpoint twice in one week after Milwaukee Police Department staff failed to remove a vehicle alert from the Flock license plate camera system.
- mashable.com19:31
A leaked document reveals the surveillance company planned to tap roughly 350,000 rideshare vehicles for data collection.
- marinij.com21:11
Sun, 9 August 2026
7 reports- Japan Times01:45
Flock is used by the police and homeowners' associations but opponents believe the cameras are a dangerous tool that can infringe on privacy and civil liberties.
- fox6now.com03:25
More and more community members across southeastern Wisconsin are pushing back against Flock cameras. Eagle Sports Range in Cudahy removed its Flock cameras due to privacy concerns from customers.
- South China Morning Post03:50
In only a few years, the surveillance start-up Flock has installed more than 100,000 licence plate reader cameras across the United States. But a grass-roots movement upset over privacy concerns is fighting back – even going so far as systematically vandalising the equipment. The first time he decided to trash one of the cameras, a self-styled vigilante wearing all black and known as Nomark, says he was “super nervous”. Now, after disabling about 30 of the devices near his home in the...
- The Hill14:00
Flock Safety, a surveillance equipment company, says it partners with more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners across 6,000 communities. Is your city one of them?
- nationalpost.com17:30
- Google News - Top Stories18:00
‘Work boots and Subarus’: Local officials say the backlash against Flock cameras is becoming bipartisan Politico Flock camera contracts canceled in 23 jurisdictions NewsNation After Flock Image Led to False Arrest, ACLU Urges Cumberland Council to Cancel Contract Go Local Prov Lago Vista votes to remove Flock Cameras KXAN Austin Wilmington, Delaware, decommissioning Flock automated license plate readers amid growing debate over mass surveillance system 6abc Philadelphia
- stanforddaily.com21:31
The University’s switch came after a petition calling for Flock cameras’ removal received over 1,000 signatures.
Mon, 10 August 2026
9 reports- Google News - Top Stories09:00
Flock Cameras Can Track Every Car in America. Police Love Them. Citizens Don’t. The New York Times Flock camera map: How many are in your neighborhood? The Hill America’s Surveillance Problem Is Much Bigger Than Flock Bloomberg.com Angers mounts in US over vast network of car license plate cams Yahoo In Defense of Flock The Atlantic
- b105country.com15:35
The aircraft can be used for catching speeders, reckless drivers, and drunk drivers.
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- kdhlradio.com10 Aug, 15:35their copy
- ktiv.com16:13‘But at what cost?’: City of Ord weighs public safety and privacy after vote to remove Flock cameras
The City of Ord voted to remove Flock Automated License Plate Readers and now takes the decision to the Valley County Board
- iheart.com17:09
Flock Safety's cameras, which capture license plates, have ignited a national debate on privacy. While police find them useful for solving crimes, critics argue they create a surveillance state. Misuse by officers has led to resignations, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
- iheart.com17:09
Flock Safety's cameras, which capture license plates, have ignited a national debate on privacy. While police find them useful for solving crimes, critics argue they create a surveillance state. Misuse by officers has led to resignations, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
- iheart.com17:09
Flock Safety's cameras, which capture license plates, have ignited a national debate on privacy. While police find them useful for solving crimes, critics argue they create a surveillance state. Misuse by officers has led to resignations, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
- iheart.com17:09
Flock Safety's cameras, which capture license plates, have ignited a national debate on privacy. While police find them useful for solving crimes, critics argue they create a surveillance state. Misuse by officers has led to resignations, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
- dailycaller.com17:36
In America, we assumed no one was keeping a permanent record of everywhere we went. That assumption is disappearing.
- tomsguide.com19:28
Why add more cameras when they’re already built into popular dash cams?
Tue, 11 August 2026
9 reports- wvmetronews.com04:40
The discussion swirling around law enforcement’s implementation of Flock cameras, or Automated License Plate Readers, reached the state legislature this week. The cameras that have become a hot-button issue across the country were the focus of the Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization this week. Local governments that have installed the cameras have been left
- naturalnews.com05:45
Flock Safety, a company that operates automated license plate reader cameras nationwide, has lost at least dozens of municipal contracts in recent months, according to news reports and public records. Local governments in multiple states have canceled or declined to renew agreements, with officials citing privacy and data governance concerns. The Los Angeles Police Department […]
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MAP: Of Flock Cameras In WyomingHere is a map of all the Flock Cameras in the nation. Zoom in on where you are.
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- kowb1290.com13 Aug, 13:45their copy
- keranews.org10:59
Denton police say the license plate readers from Flock are an important crime-fighting tool. But some residents in Denton, similar to residents in cities across Texas recently, say they are mass surveillance and are petitioning for the city to end its contract with Flock Safety.
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- ketr.org11 Aug, 17:21their copy
- abc13.com13:17
Police can use the technology to see if a vehicle matching a desired license plate has passed any of the cameras in the past month, which helps police in their investigations, Harold Lee, League City Police Department captain, said.
- theweek.com18:29
The debate pits civil liberties against public safety
- ctnewsjunkie.com19:51
“We understand the fact that people are concerned about privacy. We’re concerned about privacy,” said Groton Police Chief L.J. Fusaro. “We’re private citizens, too. When we take off the uniform, our officers go home. We have families, and people that go out and about around the community. They’re subject to the same rules and laws and camera equipment.”
- fox35orlando.com20:29
A Haines City police officer is accused of misusing Flock camera databases to track his estranged wife's car, according to officials.
- springfieldnewssun.com22:19
Springfield city commissioners approved the city’s second-year contract with Flock for its automated license plate reader cameras during a regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Wed, 12 August 2026
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East Texas conservative organization holds meeting discussing Flock camerasA meeting held by Grassroots America - We the People Political Action Committee in Tyler on Tuesday featured two speakers who delved into the use of Flock cameras, which read license plates.
- cbsnews.com04:49
The Grass Valley Police Department will indefinitely suspend its use of automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, including Flock Safety cameras, the department announced Tuesday night during a Grass Valley City Council meeting.
- yahoo.com11:41
The New Bedford Police Department is pausing its use of Flock cameras.
- vaildaily.com18:36
The Avon Town Council heard another round of opinions on its Flock-brand surveillance cameras on Tuesday, taking comments from community members during its regular meeting. The town of Avon currently uses 12 Flock automated license...
Thu, 13 August 2026
21 reports- miningjournal.net09:00
MARQUETTE — Don’t expect any of those controversial Flock cameras to show up in the city of Marquette anytime soon, or perhaps, ever. That’s because Marquette’s top cop, Chief of Police , said the cameras, often solar-powered and positioned on highways to snap photos of passing vehicles, are not needed. “I believe my officers can […]
- Google News - Top Stories13:00
Surveillance company Flock moves to increase oversight after police misuse NBC News Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse BBC Amid public backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces platform changes Los Angeles Times Flock Updates Privacy, Accountability, Security, and Transparency Safeguards Flock Safety Flock unveils changes after Post report on police misuse of its network The Washington Post
- Google News - Top Stories13:02
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse BBC Flock rolls out new police auditing and accountability controls following surveillance concerns CNN Flock puts new ‘guardrails’ on license-plate cameras after breaches in S.F. and other cities. Critics are skeptical San Francisco Chronicle Flock Safety instituting new privacy measures in response to backlash Fox Business Flock Updates Privacy, Accountability, Security, and Transparency Safeguards Flock Safety
- yahoo.com13:06
Law enforcement technology company Flock introduced new safety controls on Thursday, hoping to curb growing scrutiny and fears around surveillance and police misuse of its tools.
- wdbqam.com14:15
While the vandalism of Flock cameras is happening nationwide, Iowa is experiencing a recent uptick.
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- y105music.com13 Aug, 14:15their copy
- dailygazette.com14:45
One of the nation’s largest providers of automated license plate readers is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by
- atlantanewsfirst.com14:46
License plate camera company rolls out ‘evidence mode,’ proactive lockouts following scrutiny from ANF Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe.
- thereporteronline.com14:56edited after publishing
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Amid backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces changesThe company is one of the nation’s largest providers of automated license plate readers.
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- times-standard.com13 Aug, 14:56their copy
- mainlinemedianews.com13 Aug, 14:56their copy
- oneidadispatch.com13 Aug, 14:56their copy
- littleapplepost.com14 Aug, 12:45their copy
- The Hill15:09
Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated license plate operator to prevent its technology from being abused or used to conduct mass surveillance. The company announced Thursday it will shorten the recommended default data retention window from 30 to seven days to cut the amount of...
- thenewsherald.com15:21
Flock said it will require officers to label every search with a criminal case number and automatically review all searches for “abnormal activity," a previously voluntary feature that was used by about a third of its 7,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide.
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- themorningsun.com13 Aug, 15:21their copy
- local12.com15:37
Flock Safety says it will require new anti-abuse safeguards across its license-plate-reader network after investigations found widespread police misuse.
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- kpic.com13 Aug, 15:37their copy
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- abc6onyourside.com13 Aug, 15:37their copy
- taylorvilledailynews.com16:00removed by the outlet
Amid public backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces platform changesRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers, civil liberties advocates and citizens across the U.S., announced Thursday it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement. The company is one of the nation’s largest providers of automated license plate readers, which document plate data and other vehicle characteristics as...
- Google News - Top Stories16:21
Flock unveils changes after Post report on police misuse of vast camera network The Washington Post Flock Updates Privacy, Accountability, Security, and Transparency Safeguards Flock Safety Flock’s Answer to Its Surveillance Scandals: Trust Us Mother Jones Flock will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash The Hill Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network KCRA
- Google News - Top Stories18:17
Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network AP News Flock Updates Privacy, Accountability, Security, and Transparency Safeguards Flock Safety Surveillance company changes camera data, Pa. lawmakers consider regulations NBC10 Philadelphia Surveillance company Flock moves to increase oversight after police misuse NBC News Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat American Civil Liberties Union
- wamc.org20:02
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello’s comments come hours after Flock Safety announced that it would reduce the default data retention period on its automatic license plate readers.
- The Guardian World20:20
CEO announces steps after reports that system is used to target immigrants or people seeking out-of-state abortions For nearly a decade, the company Flock Safety has gradually built out a network of cameras across the US that allows law enforcement officials to conduct about 20bn license plate scans every month. In that time, the company had largely left the decision to turn on safety measures up to its customers. Many of those organizations did not turn them on. Continue reading...
- kltv.com20:36
Amid rising online concerns over public surveillance, the Tyler Police Department is defending its use of license plate reader technology, calling it a vital, legally compliant tool for solving local crimes.
- wamc.org20:51
A vote to cancel the city of Newburgh's contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras failed this week.
- The Hill21:20
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Flock updates privacy policies amid backlash Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated license plate operator to prevent its technology from being abused or used to conduct mass surveillance. © Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The company announced Thursday it will shorten the...
- Google News - Top Stories21:30
Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes USA Today Flock Updates Privacy, Accountability, Security, and Transparency Safeguards Flock Safety We Spotted So Many Workarounds for Flock’s New Rules on Police Camera Surveillance CNET Flock CEO apologizes for cases where surveillance technology was abused as company rolls out changes CBS News Flock Safety announces search mandates amid mounting privacy concerns WCYB
- whmi.com22:45
ACLU: Flock's reforms "seem to be a thinly veiled PR attempt to counter communities’ genuine privacy concerns with its mass surveillance system with largely hollow security promises, rather than an earnest effort to address them."
Fri, 14 August 2026
10 reports- standard.net00:00
License plate cameras are under scrutiny as questions on misuse and surveillance emerge throughout the country. In Utah, a political action committee is sounding the alarm, after having found that the vast majority of the camera records searches in one county originated outside the state. The records of 10 license plate cameras from the Flock […]
- fox4news.com01:26
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
- Google News - Top Stories03:37
Flock Safety's CEO said safeguards will be added to cameras in January WRAL Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse BBC Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat American Civil Liberties Union Flock unveils changes after Post report on police misuse of vast camera network The Washington Post Tyler Police Chief defends use of license plate cameras amid privacy concerns KLTV.com
- abcnews.com04:01edited after publishing
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Flock announces security changes after dozens of reports of law enforcement abuseFlock cameras are motion-activated cameras that capture specific information.
- Al Jazeera English06:22
US firm tightens oversight of automatic licence-plate readers after reports of misuse by police officers.
- tonyskansascity.com13:01
A blog about Kansas City politics and culture.
- myfox28columbus.com14:10
Do you think Flock cameras are a threat to your privacy?
- duke.fm15:09
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police monitoring the data Flock cameras collect, will face new restrictions. Flo...
- Bloomberg Politics15:46
Garrett Langley, Flock Safety CEO and founder, talks about rolling out new guardrails to enhance privacy protections and reduce instances of abuse. Some police officers have been accused of misusing the company's license plate readers. Langley says they are working to balance privacy rights and safety while holding people accountable for unauthorized use of the cameras and technology. He speaks to David Gura on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
- Google News - Top Stories15:55
'Have I Been Flocked' website lets drivers find out if their vehicles have been searched in Flock camera system KING5.com Flock mandates new safeguards as Henderson County residents push back WLOS Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat American Civil Liberties Union Flock unveils changes after Post report on police misuse of vast camera network The Washington Post Flock is implementing new restrictions on its cameras. Will Cleveland be impacted?...
Sat, 15 August 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:59
Has your vehicle been searched by Flock cameras? Here’s how to check WAVE News 'Have I Been Flocked' website lets drivers find out if their vehicles have been searched in Flock camera system KING5.com Flock unveils changes after Post report on police misuse of vast camera network The Washington Post Surveillance company Flock moves to increase oversight after police misuse NBC News Flock Safety's CEO says safeguards will be added to cameras in January WRAL
- katc.com14:48
Flock Safety’s CEO says the company’s camera technology would have solved Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance as debate over privacy concerns grows.
Sun, 16 August 2026
5 reports- nbcmontana.com00:23
Have I been Flocked? A question, but now also a website.
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- fox23maine.com16 Aug, 00:23their copy
- local21news.com16 Aug, 00:23their copy
- ktul.com16 Aug, 00:23their copy
- news3lv.com16 Aug, 00:23their copy
- wcyb.com03:15
A new website can help track what license plates have been searched by law enforcement in the Flock or LPR camera network.
- Google News - Top Stories20:07
How to check if your car has been searched by Flock cameras The Independent Has your vehicle been searched by Flock cameras? Here’s how to check Hawaii News Now Website tells you if Flock has searched for your license plate in their database WSTM Has your car been Flocked? Website shows whether your vehicle is in the database. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Flock CEO: ‘We got this one wrong’ The Verge
- The Hill21:00
Flock Safety is facing a growing backlash across the country from communities and civil liberties advocates concerned over the surveillance technology company’s network of AI-powered license plate readers. Amid a wave of privacy lawsuits and terminated contracts, Flock announced changes to its privacy and data retention policies Thursday in an attempt to quell concerns around mass surveillance and misuse...
- timesleader.com21:26
<p>“You are being watched” was the tagline that opened every episode of the television series Person of Interest, which ran from 2011 to 2016 and already feels ancient. The conceit of the show was that the good guys, aided by a friendly AI, could use information from a sea of cameras and microphones to stop crimes before they happened.</p>
Mon, 17 August 2026
10 reports- Google News - Top Stories03:38
Has your car been Flocked? Website shows whether your vehicle is in the database. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Has your vehicle been searched by Flock cameras? Here’s how to check Hawaii News Now Have you been Flocked? Website checks if your license plate was searched in LPR network WZTV Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network AP News Flock Updates Privacy, Accountability, Security, and Transparency Safeguards Flock Safety
- Tagesschau (Germany)07:58
Zehntausende Kameras einer privaten Firma in fast allen US-Bundesstaaten ziehen das Misstrauen vieler Bürger auf sich. Der teils vehemente Protest gegen die Kameras der Firma Flock eint die politischen Lager. Von R. Bucken.
- iheart.com09:17
Cameras cut down across the city, reports of law enforcement abuse and public backlash, has prompted Flock CEO, Garrett Langley to implement new rules to protect privacy.
- salon.com10:00
The technology is under fire for how police officers have abused it. But it’s only the symptom of a larger problem
- 929thelake.com13:16
Flock cameras helped police track a vehicle across state lines before a missing Texas child was safely found in Louisiana.
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- 973thedawg.com17 Aug, 13:16their copy
- iheart.com16:22
A lot has been reported about opposition to Flock cameras, but a case in North Palm Beach puts attention on the reasons law enforcement puts the high-tech devices to use.
- kwtx.com16:58
A North Texas county has shut down its network of Flock automated license plate reader cameras, saying the technology amounted to warrantless surveillance of residents going about their daily lives
- wmuk.org20:42
Protesters will demonstrate against the city police department's use of automated license plate reading cameras, which organizers say has drawn bipartisan criticism.
- The Hill21:40
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Flock tries to quell surveillance fears Flock Safety is facing a growing backlash across the country from communities and civil liberties advocates concerned over the surveillance technology company’s network of AI-powered license plate readers. © Greg Nash Amid a wave of privacy lawsuits and terminated contracts, Flock...
- jalopnik.com22:25
Flock cameras are all around Atlanta, but the rates at which crimes are getting solved or "cleared" have actually gone down in the last few years.
Tue, 18 August 2026
10 reports- ČT24 (Czechia)02:49
Americký technologický start-up Flock během několika let rozmístil po Spojených státech více než sto tisíc kamer snímajících poznávací značky. Rozsáhlá síť vyvolává odpor části veřejnosti, která se obává narušování soukromí. Někteří odpůrci kamery dokonce systematicky poškozují, píše agentura AFP.
- cleveland19.com03:16
Cleveland Heights residents pack city hall over Flock cameras.
- bakersfieldnow.com05:11
The debate over the use of Flock cameras in Bakersfield is continuing as the city’s network of license plate-reading cameras grows and some residents raise
- b93.net07:06
A Texas constable is taking a stand against Flock cameras—and he's not holding back.
- news-journal.com10:20
A North Texas official says he covered and unplugged all of his county’s Flock cameras — a shutdown he characterized as a stand for local control. “These cameras were constantly […]
- iDNES (Czechia)10:57
Hnutí rozzlobených občanů se ve Spojených státech bouří proti rozsáhlé síti kamer pro snímání poznávacích značek. Technologický start-up Flock, který se zabývá bezpečnostními systémy, v USA za pouhých pár let nainstaloval více než 100 tisíc kamer. Lidé se ale obávají ztráty soukromí. Někteří dokonce zacházejí tak daleko, že kamery systematicky ničí, píše agentura AFP.
- yellowhammernews.com13:05
Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman is defending the use of Flock cameras to fight crime in the Yellowhammer State.
- yahoo.com17:44
Pueblo residents gathered outside City Hall to protest the use of AI surveillance cameras and license plate readers.
- foxcarolina.com21:27
The Travelers Rest Police Department reports a FLOCK camera was stolen on Monday.
- 965kvki.com23:55
St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux says Flock cameras have solved numerous crimes in the parish. A state lawmaker wants them banned statewide.
Wed, 19 August 2026
7 reports- ksut.org05:34
Organizers hope to raise awareness of expanded police surveillance amid growing backlash against Automatic License Plate Readers.
- heraldstaronline.com07:15
STEUBENVILLE — Councilman Joel Walker introduced legislation Tuesday that would ensure Steubenville’s license plate reader cameras remain in place, barring court intervention. The proposal requires three readings before council can vote. “If the United States Supreme Court turns around and decides these flock cameras are illegal or another court in the state of Ohio says […]
- mercurynews.com09:45
Tracking systems keep expanding, and regulation alone will never stop the government from mining public data
- techspot.com11:15
- knue.com16:15
In Hood County, just southwest of Fort Worth, the local constable unplugged and physically covered the county's automated license plate readers after commissioners voted to drop their contract with the camera network's vendor.
- wcti12.com17:50
LENOIR COUNTY — The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is outlining how it uses and protects data collected by automated license plate readers as Flock Safety intro
- wcti12.com19:02
Flock cameras help police track vehicles, but growing privacy concerns are prompting new safeguards and renewed debate over surveillance.
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- foxrochester.com19 Aug, 19:02their copy
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Thu, 20 August 2026
3 reports- itemlive.com00:07
LYNN — Two Lynn police officers have been placed on paid administrative leave after an audit of the department’s Flock license-plate reader system uncovered a “concerning pattern” in some searches. Related posts: Fire scorches Linden Street home Lynn mother has her own dress code Sheriff Coppinger’s careful approach has positive impact Frederick Douglass Academy graduates […]
- 999ktdy.com01:29
A Louisiana deputy admitted using Flock cameras to search his ex-fiancée’s plate thousands of times over several years, officials say.
- Times of India14:23
In a significant move, New Bedford police have paused their automated license plate reader system following allegations of misuse by officer Emily Pacheco. Investigations revealed a troubling number of searches for one specific vehicle's license plate. Pacheco is currently on administrative leave while inquiries continue, alongside an extended abuse prevention order from a judge. This incident raises critical issues regarding surveillance practices and the implications for data privacy.
Fri, 21 August 2026
9 reports- turnto23.com01:22
Bakersfield police say Flock cameras aided homicide cases and recoveries, but residents plan to raise privacy concerns at city council.
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In dozens of states around the country, people are vandalizing, blocking and taking down Flock cameras. A surge in such activity underscores the growing resistance to this police surveillance technology.
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Amid intense backlash, people are vandalizing Flock surveillance cameras NPR Flock camera vandals say privacy reforms aren’t enough: ‘The changes are bull----’ NBC News Flock camera vandalism reaches Allen County, Fort Wayne WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN Americans are destroying license-plate cameras as surveillance backlash grows The Washington Post Flock cameras are spreading across Georgia — and so is the backlash WSB-TV
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Plus, could Prince Harry’s return to the U.K. heal his rift with his brother?
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Flock camera vandals strike nationwide and navy carrier could honor Trump instead of hero: Morning Rundown NBC News Amid intense backlash, people are vandalizing Flock surveillance cameras NPR Flock camera vandalism reaches Allen County, Fort Wayne WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN More Flock cameras cut down in Summit County amid pushback over privacy, surveillance The Denver Post Kenner police issue warning after Flock camera destroyed WWLTV.com
- publicradioeast.org13:15Asheville considers early termination of Flock, but leaves door open for other license plate readers
Asheville City Council will soon vote on a resolution that would force an early termination of the police department’s contract with Flock and request the removal of 11 automated license plate readers.
- kwtx.com20:08
A Temple police officer has resigned following an internal investigation into the unauthorized use of the department’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system, officials announced.
- kedm.org20:58
Around the country, people are vandalizing Flock cameras. The surge in this type of activity underscores the widespread resistance to this police surveillance technology.
- yahoo.com22:31
Police agencies across St. Charles County have long called automated license plate readers a game-changer for tracking down suspects and stolen vehicles. The conflict stems from the recent resignatio...
Sat, 22 August 2026
4 reports- Times of India09:31
Following a contract cancellation with Flock Safety cameras, Hood County officials have initiated a refund request and equipment retrieval. A local constable took the initiative to disable and cover the cameras, openly criticizing the issue of warrantless surveillance. This controversy feeds into a broader discussion across the country regarding the clash between enhanced investigatory methods and the preservation of individual privacy rights.
- troyrecord.com11:35
WATERVLIET, N.Y. — The Watervliet Police Department is crediting a Flock license plate reader alert with locating and arresting a suspect in connection with a reported stolen vehicle. The Watervliet Police Department said they arrested Tatiana St. Laurent, 33, of Schenectady, in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation. On Aug. 20, at approximately 5 p.m., […]
- NPR News11:43
Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts say they're no better than Flock.
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Dozens of cities canceled contracts with Flock Safety, which makes license plate readers for police departments, amid strong backlash. Privacy experts say some alternatives are no better than Flock.
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Sun, 23 August 2026
3 reports- macombdaily.com10:18
The Stow Police Department said it has used plate-reader information to solve crimes and locate missing persons in town, but feels it must evaluate the safeguards, policies and oversight needed prior to any future use of such technology.
- Axios11:20edited after publishing
Flock cameras are joining data centers as a top midterm boogeyman, with members of Congress and congressional candidates trying to harness a sudden groundswell of grassroots anger over the AI surveillance tool. Why it matters: This blowup over the country's massive network of license plate readers illustrates how rapidly AI has moved from a peripheral issue in national politics toward the center of the midterm campaign. Data centers have become a major issue in the midterms, with candidates...
- mynspr.org21:23
Strong public backlash has lead dozens of cities to cancel their contracts with Flock Safety, which makes license plate readers for police departments. But what are the alternatives to Flock?
Mon, 24 August 2026
36 reports- France Info (France)07:25
Des Américains dénoncent l'utilisation des caméras Flock par la police. Des dérives ont notamment été recensées. Pour les opposants, ces outils incarnent la surveillance de masse.
- Times of India10:21
Flock Safety's CEO advocates for a compromise between privacy and public safety concerns. The company faces criticism and vandalism over its surveillance technology deployment. Reports detail police misuse of Flock cameras, prompting an apology from the CEO. Flock has reduced data retention and requires case codes for access. The CEO also calls for stronger regulations on surveillance data misuse.
- wishtv.com14:11
Indiana lawmakers propose new guardrails for automated license plate readers following reports of officer misuse and privacy concerns.
- iheart.com14:19
The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
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The case spotlights rising controversy over ALPR use and privacy concerns.
- fox19.com14:50
Flock cameras have become controversial because they track everyone, not just suspects, raising severe privacy and mass surveillance concerns.
Tue, 25 August 2026
9 reports- wvmetronews.com02:33
The controversial surveillance cameras were discussed for more than an hour Monday night during Huntington City Council's meeting.
- krna.com11:08
They're called ALPRs: Automated License Plate Readers. The most well-known brand to people is from the company Flock Safety.
- govtech.com15:57
The Huntington Community Action Group, a local resident action group, launched a ballot initiative on Aug. 5 to ban mass surveillance tech, including automatic license plate reader cameras.
- b105country.com16:22
Here's what those solar-powered traffic sensors appearing at intersections around the Twin Ports are actually designed to do.
- breitbart.com16:24
Four former Savannah Police Department employees including three officers were arrested Friday following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) probe into misuse of the department's flock camera system.
- techdirt.com16:32
Until just recently, Flock never felt it needed to rehabilitate its image, even when several cities were dumping contracts and cameras over persistent surveillance concerns. When cities shut down s…
- yahoo.com17:16
Flock Safety's automatic license plate readers face bipartisan backlash as lawmakers warn AI-powered cameras threaten Fourth Amendment privacy rights.
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Wed, 26 August 2026
17 reports- wthitv.com02:58
New video shows police expressing frustration after an outdated Flock alert led to a stop of people not connected to a homicide investigation.
- wblk.com12:34
Hundreds of license plate reader cameras are now tracking vehicle movements across Western New York, with towns like Tonawanda switching systems rather than shutting them down entirely despite privacy concerns.
- techspot.com13:33
- Google News - Top Stories15:19
Scoop: Senate Republican investigates Flock cameras Axios Hawley launches investigation into Flock cameras’ massive surveillance program The Hill Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across America. The Backlash Is Growing Just as Fast. WSJ Police use Flock to search license plates. Now there's a viral website to see if yours was one of them. Business Insider Hawley probes misuse of Flock cameras Politico
- americanbazaaronline.com15:33
Hinojosa targets Abbott over his administration’s $26M Flock Safety contract and the expansion of more than 10,000 surveillance cameras
- reviewjournal.com15:59
As more Flock Safety cameras emerge in the Las Vegas Valley, motorists can check if their vehicle’s license plate number has been searched for in the Flock database.
- wcjb.com16:03
Governor says Florida needs legislative safeguards on surveillance technology.
- fox17online.com17:55
Milwaukee woman Amber Newell retains attorney B'Ivory LaMarr after a Flock camera error led to a gunpoint traffic stop that cost her two jobs.
- Google News - Top Stories18:56
Hawley launches investigation into Flock cameras’ massive surveillance program The Hill Scoop: Senate Republican investigates Flock cameras Axios Hawley probes misuse of Flock cameras Politico Police use Flock to search license plates. Now there's a viral website to see if yours was one of them. Business Insider Targeting Flock cameras a disturbing trend, sheriff says WOODTV.com
- The Hill18:56
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, has launched an investigation into Flock Safety’s national surveillance network and is demanding to know who has access to the personal data of Americans captured on Flock cameras. Hawley wrote in a letter to Flock CEO Garrett Langley that the...
- whqr.org20:11
What you need to know from the Aug. 25 Asheville City Council meeting
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Lufkin officer accused of searching ex-girlfriend’s plates on Flock cameras more than 10,000 timesA Lufkin police officer faces felony charges after an affidavit says he used Flock license plate readers to search an ex-girlfriend's plate more than 10,000 times.
- hotair.com20:40
Flock Surveillance cameras spark privacy debates and public backlash across the U.S.
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Memo: School district police can use Flock’s Southern Nevada camera networkClark County School District police Chief Jeff Clark paused his department’s use of Flock cameras hours after a district spokesperson said he was reviewing department procedures
- orlandoweekly.com22:23
Brownstown, Michigan, USA - May 31, 2026: Flock Safety roadside traffic surveillance and data collection camera equipment featuring a solar panel and dual
- kjzz.org22:37
Tempe officials say they will not seek another company to replace the system. In Cave Creek, officials say all Flock cameras were removed after one was stolen.
- ksl.com23:00
A Kentucky police officer was arrested after authorities said he used the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times.
Thu, 27 August 2026
9 reports- The Hill00:36
Two Phoenix, Ariz. suburbs became the latest municipalities Wednesday to terminate their contracts with Flock Safety, cancelling their use of the company’s automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that have drawn widespread privacy concerns. The city of Tempe, which had an $80,000 contract with the company, said it would turn off all of its Flock cameras...
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Santa Barbara ends Flock camera contract amid surveillance concerns - foxnews.com01:04
Texas cities are cutting ties with Flock Safety over data privacy concerns as Sen. Josh Hawley probes the company's 20 billion monthly vehicle scans.
- azfamily.com04:26
Several cities and towns across Maricopa County, including Tempe and Cave Creek on Wednesday, have announced plans to end their contracts with Flock.
- kbia.org13:33
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., announced Wednesday that he is investigating Flock Safety and its nationwide camera network for privacy concerns.
- wcsx.com15:38
Law enforcement officials are investigating at least eight incidents where someone destroyed Flock license plate readers across Oakland County. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has reported cases in Orion Township,...
- dailycaller.com16:31
Lawmakers introduced several bills to restrict Flock Safety cameras and automated license plate readers (ALPRs).
- americanbazaaronline.com16:47
A federal probe targets potential privacy violations and false arrests tied to AI software scanning millions of daily drivers
- kesq.com17:38edited after publishing
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - As automated license plate readers continue to face scrutiny locally and nationwide, a Rancho Mirage resident says an official notice from the California Highway Patrol linked him to a vehicle he has never owned. Michael Harrington said he received a CHP notice involving a 2024 BMW registered in Colorado. According
Fri, 28 August 2026
5 reports- kolotv.com04:54
Joint Judiciary Committee debates standards for Nevada automated license plate readers
- durangoherald.com11:00
Think about the invention of the telephone. A private company had possession of your personal phone calls. They could have sold those calls to marketing
- klaw.com18:04
Flock cameras are facing growing opposition across the country. Now the question is whether Oklahoma will eventually follow.
- The Hill19:22
Corey Woods (D), the mayor of Tempe, Ariz., on Thursday defended his decision to cancel the city police department’s $80,000 contract with Flock Safety, a top automated license plate reader company, amid reported misuse of its products. “The concern that we had was just that the potential for misuse was too great,” he told NewsNation’s...
- fox23maine.com21:40
York is the latest community that could potentially ban the use of Flock cameras in their town.
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- rentonreporter.com00:26
Put down Covington as yet another city across the nation where people are damaging Flock Safety cameras, reportedly in protest to the surveillance that captures license plates of vehicles traveling through town.
- The Hill15:17
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered all state agencies this week to halt funding for Flock cameras amid growing concerns nationwide about the misuse of the roadside camera network. The decision, which was communicated to state agencies on Thursday evening, came as The Texas Tribune said it was preparing to publish an investigation into the...
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- Der Spiegel (Germany)06:57
Mehr als 100.000 Kameras scannen auf Amerikas Straßen Kfz-Kennzeichen: Automatisch erfassen sie täglich Hunderte Millionen Fahrzeuge. Doch nun machen Menschen gegen das Überwachungsnetz mobil. Manche mit der Schrotflinte.
Mon, 31 August 2026
5 reports- wbur.org07:40
Former Newton Police Chief John Carmichael argues Flock Safety cameras can be an asset to law enforcement, despite growing public backlash.
- tylerpaper.com10:35
In 2023, the Texas Legislature unanimously passed a law raising auto insurance costs for Texans by $1 to combat rampant catalytic converter theft. Three years later, a little-known state agency […]
- Le Monde (France)11:00
Le mouvement de contestation s’étend contre ce système de détection des plaques d’immatriculation, commercialisé par une société privée et considéré comme intrusif et liberticide. Sous pression, une centaine de villes ont rompu leur contrat avec l’entreprise.
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- kxxv.com21:47
Robinson's City Council votes Tuesday on whether to keep its Flock license plate reader cameras — and even the mayor says he may vote to end the contract.
- orlandoweekly.com22:34
Ron DeSantis insists no Florida governor has given law enforcement more tools to right crime than he has, but he wants them aimed at criminals, not
Tue, 1 September 2026
14 reports- naturalnews.com01:15
The U.S. Senate has opened an inquiry into Flock Safety, a major manufacturer of automated license-plate readers, over its data collection and search practices. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, sent a letter on Aug. 26 to Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley, demanding documents and answers by […]
- BBC News World05:11
BBC Verify examines the expanding network of Flock cameras in the US and the backlash against it.
- iheart.com09:31
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has restricted Flock system access to supervisors for "Part 1" crimes only. The ACLU of Wisconsin supports the change but calls for more oversight. The move follows criticism and misuse allegations, prompting further scrutiny of the technology.
- iheart.com12:07
Florida is pulling permits for Flock cameras that identify and track vehicles using license plate recognition and vehicle feature analysis.
- dailycaller.com13:00
A majority of Texans oppose the local government use of Flock cameras, according to a poll exclusively obtained by the Caller.
- iheart.com17:53
Florida's Department of Transportation orders the removal of Flock cameras from state highways due to privacy concerns and misuse.
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Florida's Department of Transportation orders the removal of Flock cameras from state highways due to privacy concerns and misuse.
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Florida's Department of Transportation orders the removal of Flock cameras from state highways due to privacy concerns and misuse.
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Florida's Department of Transportation orders the removal of Flock cameras from state highways due to privacy concerns and misuse.
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Florida's Department of Transportation orders the removal of Flock cameras from state highways due to privacy concerns and misuse.
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Florida's Department of Transportation orders the removal of Flock cameras from state highways due to privacy concerns and misuse.
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Florida's Department of Transportation orders the removal of Flock cameras from state highways due to privacy concerns and misuse.
- clickorlando.com18:50
Florida law enforcement agencies are removing Flock license plate reader cameras following new state restrictions, amid debate over whether the technology helps solve crimes or risks sending investigators in the wrong direction — as demonstrated by the wrongful arrest of Lindsay Isaacs, who was misidentified by a Flock camera in a fatal DeBary crash case.
- The Hill20:43
Florida is halting the use of automated license plate readers (LPRs), including Flock Safety's controversial cameras, on state highways, its transportation department announced Monday. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said in a memo to local law enforcement agencies that they should “cease the issuance of all future requests for LPR systems within its jurisdictional...
Wed, 2 September 2026
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As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state roads, questions remain about why the technology is being targeted while other roadside cameras remain in use.
- cbs58.com03:00
MENASHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The City of Menasha is pulling the plug on its Flock cameras, as least for now. The mayor ordered the city's license plate readers bagged by the end of the day Tuesday, Sept.
- thenewsherald.com13:12
Law enforcement leaders warned ending the use of the high-tech cameras will hurt crime-fighting efforts, nothing they have been useful in tracking down violent suspects and missing people.
- okgazette.com13:57
You probably don’t even notice it most of the time, but you are constantly being watched. There are cameras and listening devices everywhere, affixed to street lights and set up at the entrances of businesses, a common feature of modern doorbells and silently watching neighborhood thoroughfares. There’s even a whole recording suite sitting in your […]
- The Hill14:06
The Dallas Police Department said Tuesday it is shutting down more than 300 Flock cameras after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered state agencies to halt funding for the roadside camera network. The city will cancel 321 of the company’s automated license plate readers supported by state funding by Sept. 15, authorities said. More than...
- thenewsherald.com15:25
The flow of taxpayer money halted just before the Texas Tribune published an investigation probing how one state agency poured at least $30 million into expanding the reach of the controversial automated license plate scanners.
- inforum.com19:13
Peter Karlsson writes, "What level of respect is deserved for a publication that doesn’t recognize the downside of a government program in which anonymous sources can be tracked by simply using cameras to look where the reporter went for his information?"
- krod.com22:00
Robinson City Council voted unanimously to end its license plate reader program.
Thu, 3 September 2026
9 reports- ideastream.org02:34
Two Republican and two Democratic state representatives have sent a letter to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
- publicradioeast.org10:38
In an official statement, city leaders clarified that New Bern does not own, operate, or contract with Flock Safety, a popular license plate reader network. Officials emphasize that any Flock cameras running inside city limits belong strictly to private businesses or the state.
- The Hill18:21
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) unveiled a bill Thursday aimed at restricting the use of federal funds for automated license plate reader cameras (ALPRs) and biometric surveillance cameras. The Flock-Off Act would block any attempt to purchase, install, maintain, operate or upgrade ALPRs and biometric surveillance cameras for municipalities and local law enforcement. Despite being in...
- iheart.com19:51
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces the Flock-Off Act to restrict federal funds for automated license plate cameras like Flock. The bill targets privacy concerns, with exceptions near U.S. borders. Florida agencies pause Flock use amid privacy debates, awaiting legislative guidance.
- iheart.com19:51
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces the Flock-Off Act to restrict federal funds for automated license plate cameras like Flock. The bill targets privacy concerns, with exceptions near U.S. borders. Florida agencies pause Flock use amid privacy debates, awaiting legislative guidance.
- iheart.com19:51
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces the Flock-Off Act to restrict federal funds for automated license plate cameras like Flock. The bill targets privacy concerns, with exceptions near U.S. borders. Florida agencies pause Flock use amid privacy debates, awaiting legislative guidance.
- iheart.com19:51
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces the Flock-Off Act to restrict federal funds for automated license plate cameras like Flock. The bill targets privacy concerns, with exceptions near U.S. borders. Florida agencies pause Flock use amid privacy debates, awaiting legislative guidance.
- iheart.com19:51
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces the Flock-Off Act to restrict federal funds for automated license plate cameras like Flock. The bill targets privacy concerns, with exceptions near U.S. borders. Florida agencies pause Flock use amid privacy debates, awaiting legislative guidance.
- wkbw.com22:50
Just as scrutiny of automated license plate readers (LPRs) is growing nationwide, the University at Buffalo is preparing to test 20 of the cameras on its campuses.
Fri, 4 September 2026
7 reports- iheart.com00:15
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces the Flock-Off Act to restrict federal funds for automated license plate cameras like Flock. The bill targets privacy concerns, with exceptions near U.S. borders. Florida agencies pause Flock use amid privacy debates, awaiting legislative guidance.
- iheart.com09:00
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw disagrees with the decision by FDOT to order the removal of the AI-enabled license plate readers from state roadways.
- 1025kiss.com10:04
Amarillo has 87 Flock cameras installed, and a recent misuse case has renewed a heated debate over surveillance and oversight.
- fox6now.com10:37
A packed room at Milwaukee City Hall turned up the heat over Flock license plate cameras. Critics demanded an end to AI surveillance in their neighborhoods.
- iheart.com11:53
Every single politician who's played into this from the seven feckless and clueless Palm Beach County Commissioners, to four of the five in Martin County, the state of New York and beyond have played exactly into the Chinese propaganda hand.
- wsar.com13:00
New Bedford Police Chief Jason Thody has recommended firing two officers following the completion of internal affairs investigations stemming from an extensive audit of the department’s automated l...
- The Hill15:22
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced Thursday he would broaden his probe into Flock Safety’s roadside cameras to include AI surveillance networks run by three other companies. “Flock does not stand alone in the surveillance industry,” wrote the senator, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, on social media. “Other companies are also...