It's not just Flock. These cameras, ALPRs may also be in your community
License-plate reader cameras made by Flock Safety have been widely adopted by police departments as a crime-fighting tool, but they've faced growing criticism from people concerned about mass surveillance without warrants. The backlash has become a political issue, with voters pushing back during midterm campaigns, and even conservative politicians in Republican states—including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, have moved to restrict their use. However, Flock is not the only company operating these cameras in communities; other surveillance equipment makers also deploy similar technology, meaning the concerns extend beyond one company.
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The story so far
5 developments- Sep 2Flock cameras expand police power — citizens must ask at what cost
- Sep 3Flock cameras: How a police tool sparked a surveillance revolt in the US
- Sep 3Only right-leaning coverage:INGERSOLL: Conservatives And Liberals Agree On Flock Cameras? Not Quite
- Sep 5Only lean-left coverage:Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum
- Sep 6Only center coverage:It's not just Flock. These cameras, ALPRs may also be in your community
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