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Police Used AI License Plate Cameras to Stalk Women Across the U.S., Investigation Finds

The findings come as the company rapidly expands its footprint, with more than 120,000 cameras operating in over 6,000 communities

Latin Times

Flock license plate cameras are surging in Texas. So is an anti-surveillance backlash.

More than 200 local law enforcement agencies have data-sharing agreements with DPS, providing wide access to vehicle information.

The Texas Tribune

Georgia Has Arrested At Least 20 Officials for Misusing the Flock Surveillance Database

Michael Soyfer, an attorney at the Institute for Justice, calls it “just the tip of the iceberg.”

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Flock surveillance cameras can pose a crash risk for drivers, US experts say

Roadside safety advocates say some automated license plate readers may not meet highway safety standards

The Guardian - US

Cops Tracked Woman's Abortion Across 83,000 Cameras for Her 'Safety'; Court Records Show They Eyed Criminal Charges

A Texas sheriff's office used over 83,000 ALPR cameras to track a woman post-abortion, sparking federal scrutiny, state legislation, and charges against the sheriff. The case highlights surveillance and reproductive rights issues.

International Business Times UK

Inside the growing vigilante movement to knock out Flock surveillance cameras

An underground network of privacy activists is disabling or destroying the ubiquitous surveillance devices sprouting up across the US

The Guardian - US

Georgia Cops Keep Getting Arrested for Misusing Flock Surveillance Data

Although Flock Safety’s auditing tools have helped catch the bad actors, more is needed to protect Americans’ privacy.

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Flock cameras spotted hiding inside speed signs from a growing backlash — as Wisconsin officials resort to covering ALPRs with trash bags after company refuses to take them down

Flock cameras are still getting heated backlash, and now these ALPR systems are being hidden inside speed signs.

TechRadar

Flock is pulling its plan to use its microphone network to monitor for signs of 'human distress' — but privacy concerns remain

Flock says it's abandoning the idea of using its acoustic detection network to listen out for signs of screaming and disturbance.

TechRadar

LAPD was one of Flock Safety's biggest government customers. Now it’s renegotiating its partnership over ‘serious concerns around civil liberties’

The department recently announced it would not renew its contract due to how Flock collects and shares data.

Fortune

LAPD hits pause on Flock surveillance cameras due to 'serious concerns around civil liberties and privacy' — as the backlash continues to grow

Police are turning on Flock cameras as privacy concerns continue to grow

TechRadar

Flock cameras mistakenly track car reviewer over 'stolen' tags — police ambush tester in store parking lot and detain him for an hour

Flock AI cameras failed to read the smaller digits on a non-standard New Jersey plate, leading cops to block in the driver on suspicion of driving a vehicle with "stolen" tags. It turns out the initial police report omitted the smaller numbers, resulting in several legitimate plates getting flagged by…

Tom’s Hardware

Virginia Air Force engineer allegedly cut down 13 Flock cameras, argues they’re unconstitutional: ‘an unhealthy surveillance state’

Is this the surveillance state in action?

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‘So Much Creepier’: Woman’s Town Installs AI-Powered Traffic Cameras. Then She Realizes What Else They’re Tracking

"Flock cameras are all over my small town..."

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This free tool is helping drivers avoid automatic license plate readers —as fears grow around 'intrusive' new devices that could track your phone, AirPod and smartwatch data

Automatic license plate readers are getting worryingly smart, so drivers and privacy advocates are fighting back with a free tool called DeFlock.

TechRadar

This California city just approved the use of Flock drones as first responders, but residents are worried about 'militarization and surveillance'

Stockton, California, just invested millions of dollars in Flock drones to act as first responders.

Fortune

Ohio city workers are covering automated license plate readers with trash bags as officials sound the alarm on ‘egregious violations’ of privacy

City governments across the country have suspended use of Flock Safety cameras over concerns of data being used for immigration enforcement.

Tom’s Hardware

Angry tiny Texas town council member proposes total ban on cellular and GPS devices in protest over AI dispute — says 'Let’s take Bandera back to 1880' after town votes to dump AI-powered license plate reader

A town councilor proposes banning all technology in a small Texas town after they lose vote on keeping Flock AI cameras running in the area.

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The Guardian - US

Unauthorized ICE ‘wellness checks’ by police at Ohio schools draw outrage

Community members and rights groups criticize police arriving at Cincinnati schools on behalf of ICE

Texas Observer

Why My Texas Town Took Action Against Flock Cameras

In the age of mass surveillance, local leaders like me must defend due process and protect our communities.

The Guardian - US

Police are using surveillance tech to stalk love interests. Dystopia, here we come

The tech company Flock has 80,000 cameras across the US – and a report finds some officers are taking advantage

Texas Observer

As License Plate Readers Expand in Texas, Privacy Advocates Are Fighting Back

The Kyle City Council voted to apply for more state grant money for Flock Safety cameras despite a string of local-level contract cancellations of the booming surveillance company’s services.

Reason

San Jose's 'Creepy' and 'Deeply Intrusive' ALPR Camera System Is Unconstitutional, a New Lawsuit Says

The city has created a network of nearly 500 cameras that routinely monitor innocent people as they go about their daily lives.

The Guardian - UK

Row over ‘virtual gated community’ AI surveillance plan in Toronto neighbourhood

Rosedale residents considering car licence plate-scanning Flock system in bid to tackle property crime

The Guardian - US

‘Creepy surveillance’: why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Some cities are cutting ties with firm that provides license plate reader cameras, others are signing new contracts and many are still looking for their footing

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