In Red States, Law-and-Order Republicans Turn Against Flock Cameras

The governors of Texas and Florida have taken steps to curtail the use of license-plate readers, even as the police say they help with solving crime.

Flock cameras are rapidly disappearing across Texas. Here's where

Here's a list of those who have de-flocked. It's growing fast.

A dozen Wisconsin police agencies announce Flock suspensions

A wave of Wisconsin law enforcement agencies announced Sept. 4 they were dropping use of Flock technology.

Georgia sheriff criticizes Flock after audit ends with deputies fired: "Failed from the beginning"

"As a profession, law enforcement failed, and as a company, Flock failed from the beginning. If your company name has the word safety in it, your products should include safeguards," the sheriff said.

Do Flock cameras make Texans feel safer or more watched?

Flock cameras can help police solve crimes. They can also track where a car has been. Does that reassure you or feel a little too close for comfort?

‘Get the Flock out': Officials, activists rally to remove Flock cameras in Columbia County

Columbia County officials and activists called for Flock cameras to be removed, citing transparency, privacy and surveillance concerns.
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Flock cameras trigger nationwide backlash over privacy concerns, police abuse

The surveillance cameras sparked pushback, even as companies tout benefits.

Who can track your car with Flock camera data? | The Excerpt

Flock cameras can help solve crimes, but their vast location database raises a pressing question: Who can track your car, and why?
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Massie and Burlison unveil Flock-Off Act to restrict surveillance camera funding

Rep. Thomas Massie unveiled the Flock-Off Act to bar federal funding for automated license plate readers and biometric surveillance cameras, requiring local funding and allowing penalties on violators.