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Flock Employee Summons Police Over Reporter Filming Installation
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— Sep 8, 2026
InvestigateTV and other outlets show a core paradox in Flock Safety’s ALPR network: a system built to watch drivers triggers concern when the watcher is filmed or questioned, revealing deep privacy and civil-liberties tensions. As reporters, installers, and police respond to public-recorded filming, governments and communities debate whether to expand or curb the technology, which now underpins tens of thousands of cameras nationwide.
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Massie and Burlison unveil Flock-Off Act to restrict surveillance camera funding
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— Sep 3, 2026
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. The legislation, backed by Rep. Eric Burlison and aimed at Flock Safety’s widespread network, reflects bipartisan privacy concerns and includes narrow exemptions for border security and toll collection.
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Derek Foss
The toll and border exemptions make sense but I hope they don't become loopholes that swallow the whole law down the road.
Harrisonburg Votes To Cut Flock Safety Cameras
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— Jul 31, 2026
Harrisonburg ends its Flock Safety deal. See what the Daily Signal reports and why privacy matters for your family. Read the full story now.
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Vandalism Hits Flock Cameras Across States
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— Aug 25, 2026
Authorities in multiple cities report deliberate vandalism of Flock Safety license-plate reader cameras, including tampering with poles, solar panels, and even shootings; police warn that damaging such public-safety devices can bring criminal charges and financial restitution. Investigations continue as cameras are repaired or reinstalled, with ongoing debate over surveillance privacy fueling the vandalism trend.
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Flock Cameras Face Scrutiny Across States
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— Aug 10, 2026
Arkansas cities including Mayflower, Cabot, and Pea Ridge are halting or pausing the use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras amid privacy and civil-liberties concerns, with Mayflower ending its multiyear contract through 2027 and moving to remove the devices. Officials note the cameras aided investigations but are deemed intrusive, reflecting a broader local debate over surveillance vs. public safety.
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Connecticut AI Caucus Calls for Statewide Flock Moratorium
Politics
— Aug 14, 2026
Jurisdictions in Connecticut and elsewhere are pausing or reconsidering Flock Safety license plate reader programs amid strong privacy concerns and public opposition, with lawmakers, sheriffs, and mayors calling for moratoriums, reviews, or opt-outs. The actions come after feedback highlighting potential misuse of collected data, and in some cases, expedited trials or investigations into alleged misuses of the cameras.
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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Keith Self Seeks To Bar Federal Agencies From Obtaining Flock Surveillance Data — Without A Warrant
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— Jul 15, 2026
Republican Texas Rep. Keith Self on Wednesday proposed legislation would protect Americans' privacy when federal law enforcement agencies seek surveillance data from Flock Safety, the Daily Caller News Foundation learned exclusively.
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Seafair Torchlight Parade Keeps Waterfront Route
Lifestyle
— Jul 24, 2026
Seattle’s Seafair Torchlight Parade is returning to the waterfront for a second year with expanded, all-day festivities at Pier 58 and Pier 62, alongside pre-parade events, music, and family activities as crowds flock downtown. City officials warn of busy streets and reroutes while organizers anticipate large turnout and community safety groups, including Chinatown Block Watch, participating in the weekend's events amid new logistical details like parking restrictions for visiting floats.
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