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What to know about Flock’s controversial license plate readers

Flock's plate reader cameras have sparked a heated debate over mass surveillance, spurring protests and arrests in Chicago's suburbs. Here are the answers to some key questions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cities begin turning off Flock cameras after at least 50 officers reportedly charged with misuse

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The Independent UK

More than 100 cities across the nation have turned off their Flock cameras after outcry from locals

Reported misuse of the surveillance cameras by law enforcement officers — and public distrust of the license plate readers — have led many municipalities to end contracts with Flock

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Texas police officer indicted on 100 felony counts after Flock investigation; records show over 45,000 searches, including nearly 3,500 for one licence plate

A Lufkin, Texas police officer has been indicted on 100 felony counts after an investigation into his use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system revealed an extraordinary volume of searches, including nearly 3,500 lookups of a single licence plate. According to court records and audit logs reviewed by…

The Times of India

Massachusetts police officer resigns hours before termination hearing after allegedly using Flock and police databases to track former partner; town removed its last Flock camera

A police officer in the small Massachusetts town of Stow has resigned just hours before a scheduled termination hearing, after an internal investigation found he repeatedly misused surveillance tools to track a former partner. Officer Jason Rogers allegedly used Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system and state police databases…

The Times of India

Flock CEO tells Americans to ‘compromise’ their privacy, says surveillance critics prioritizing ‘the wrong thing’

Flock Safety in spotlight as Arizona city confirms their removal.

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Man buys a used Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. Minutes later, cops allegedly swarm his car: ‘Driver, step out!’

It reportedly happened 20 minutes after the deal was complete.

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Flock CEO Says Banning AI Surveillance Cameras Is Like 'Banning Vehicles' as Americans Push Back Over Privacy Concerns

Flock Safety's CEO defends automated cameras as essential for public safety, sparking debate over privacy and surveillance. Critics demand clearer regulations to balance security with individual privacy rights.

International Business Times UK

This YouTuber Got Kicked Out of the Flock Convention. So He Ran His Own Surveillance.

Benn Jordan wants the snoopers to be “a little unsettled.”

Reason

Flock Safety has been a venture darling. Will data privacy controversies halt its rise?

Flock operates in more than 5,000 communities across 49 states, and is an $8.3 billion venture darling. Now, the company’s run into trouble.

Fortune

Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated

Some government officials said they understand the community’s anger, but warn that many of these contracts fall outside their jurisdiction.

The Texas Tribune

Meet Flock, the $8 billion startup backed by a16z and Tiger facing growing backlash against surveillance capitalism

Cities are canceling contracts. Cameras are getting vandalized, and lawyers who have reviewed the company’s contracts say data ownership is not clearly defined.

Fortune

Man dressed as Darth Vader shows up at San Diego City Council meeting. Then he defends controversial Flock cameras: ‘This is what the emperor needs’

He found a creative way to mock flock cameras.

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‘Darth Vader’ joins nationwide backlash against Flock surveillance cameras in Silicon Valley’s hometown

Amid nationwide privacy concerns over Flock cameras, a Darth Vader impersonator mocked the company at a San Diego council meeting this week

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The Times of India

Flock CEO says privacy can't be the only priority; it is about safety, as Americans vandalize AI surveillance traffic cameras across US

Amid intense backlash over Flock surveillance cameras across America, Flock CEO Garrett Langeley told Fox News that privacy is not the only priority. “I think these are important conversations to have,” he told Saturday in America co-host Kayleigh McEnany, after she asked about the privacy concerns. “I value my privacy……

Motor1

Man Buys Dodge Car. Then He Gets Arrested Because Of What The Previous Owner Did: ‘Carfax Didn’t Tell Them That’

“That's why the owner sold it.”

The Times of India

Texas constable unplugged 3 police surveillance cameras after county ended Flock contract; then told company to ‘come get your garbage’

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…

The Guardian - US

‘Darth Vader’ comes out in favor of Flock cameras at San Diego city council meeting

The dark lord – or someone dressed like him – said the technology would aid the empire in tracking ‘rebel scum’

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Reason

America Is Building a Surveillance State Like China's

"If there are Flock cameras in your city, they are tracking, logging and sharing your movements without a warrant," warns the ACLU.

PC Gamer

'Darth Vader' advocated in person for more Flock surveillance camera tech at a San Diego city council meeting: 'This technology will help us find the rebel scum and their hidden base on Hoth'

"This is what the Emperor needs."

Reason

Jason Arday's Downfall, Lindsay Clancy Case, and the Surveillance State

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi take on press restrictions, the war on drugs, Flock cameras, data centers, dating, punk rock, and why war is still bad, actually.

The Guardian - US

Their cities dropped Flock surveillance cameras. They’re still being watched

Despite policy victories over Flock, Americans are finding themselves under similar monitoring by a new company – or unable to remove the original cameras

The Times of India

Florida police officer arrested after using Flock surveillance cameras 717 times to track estranged wife

A Florida police officer has been arrested after allegedly using his department's Flock licence-plate surveillance system 717 times to track a vehicle belonging to his estranged wife over nearly two years. Christopher Goodson, a 31-year-old officer with the Haines City Police Department, allegedly searched the vehicle's licence plate between September…

TechRadar

Flock CEO says drones are 'probably our fastest growing business', but consumer rights groups say they can 'jeopardize privacy' like license plate readers

Despite a public backlash against the tech, Flock's business is continuing to expand beyond license plate readers.

Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Warns Americans Are Being Tracked by 120,000 AI Cameras: 'Going to the Doctor? Flock Knows'

On Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) warned about the growing reach of Flock Safety’s AI-powered license plate reader network as privacy concerns and allegations of police misuse fuel a nationwide backlash.

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