5 August 2026 at 10:05 pm
Summary
US cities are deactivating Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras due to widespread privacy concerns, data collection fears, and reports of law enforcement misuse. Residents are also damaging these devices, despite Flock's claims of balancing public safety and privacy.
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