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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Part of The backlash against Flock's license plate reader cameras
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8 sourcesFlock cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power
Flock cameras erode trust in local government — Richard Kyte
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18 sourcesIt's not just Flock. These cameras, ALPRs, may also be in your community
Flock cameras: How a police tool sparked a surveillance revolt in the US
Siloam Springs police leadership responds to concerns over Flock cameras, license plate readers
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5 sourcesFlock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies’ power
INGERSOLL: Conservatives And Liberals Agree On Flock Cameras? Not Quite
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3 articlesCut the cameras: Flock surveillance cameras spur rare bipartisan backlash
Flock Cameras Are Coming Down Around The Country Only To Be Replaced By The Same Technology With A Different Name
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3 developments- Sep 4Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies’ power
- Sep 5Only lean-left coverage:Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum
- Sep 5Only lean-left coverage:Flock Cameras Are Coming Down Around The Country Only To Be Replaced By The Same Technology With A Different Name
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Quiet for 47 daysLast development · Sep 5 — Flock Cameras Are Coming Down Around The Country Only To Be Replaced By The Same Technology With A Different Name