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El Paso Flock cameras shut down after governor halts state funding
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (416+ words) EL PASO, Texas — This week, city leaders in El Paso will discuss removing all Flock cameras citywide following the governor’s order that stops state funding for the automated license plate readers. Many El Paso residents are looking forward to seeing…...
As Richmond’s FOIA foibles persist, city claims it has no ‘Flock’ contract
30+ min ago (1514+ words) Last month, The Richmonder filed records requests with several localities asking for contracts with Flock Safety, the company whose automated surveillance cameras have caused blowback across the country. The three Freedom of Information Act requests had almost identical wording. Chesterfield…...
Anthropic exposes UAE-linked AI campaign targeting the Muslim Brotherhood
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (903+ words) Anthropic has uncovered the use of its AI model, Claude, in covert political influence operations and digital surveillance, including an orchestrated campaign that the firm attributed with “high confidence” to United Arab Emirates government officials. In a report released last…...
Fullerton Council to Hear Flock Camera Update Amid Growing Privacy Concerns
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (352+ words) Fullerton’s use of Flock Safety license plate readers will return to the City Council Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following concerns raised by residents over the city’s growing use of automated vehicle surveillance. The September 15 agenda lists a “Flock Cameras Update” as a…...
South Lyon City Council to decide fate of Flock license plate reader cameras
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (365+ words) SOUTH LYON, Mich. (WXYZ) — South Lyon city leaders are set to decide whether to keep or cancel two controversial Flock license plate reader cameras installed in the city in May. Watch Christiana's story in the video player below: The discussion…...
Protesters Demand Monroe City Halt Flock Safety Surveillance Amid Privacy Concerns
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (455+ words) Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader cameras have been deployed in over 120,000 locations across 49 states, using artificial intelligence to identify vehicles by their license plates, make, model and color. Protesters massed outside Monroe City Hall on Tuesday night. They want…...
THIS WEEK in SUPES: Madrone Abandons Flock Surveillance Advisory Group; Staff Recommends Starting Over
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (1725+ words) Flock critics hold signs as Humboldt Sheriff William Honsal and Undersheriff Justin Braud appear during the June 2 meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. | Screenshot. That June 2 meeting got pretty heated at times as Madrone repeatedly challenged Sheriff William…...
Trump said he likes Flock cameras as public remains divided on them
6+ min ago (125+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump admitted over the weekend that he likes Flock cameras as the public remains divided on them. The president was also asked about his position on artificial intelligence-powered license-plate reads and he didn’t give a clear…...
“Let ’em come get ’em”: Tompkinsville reverses course on Flock cameras
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (696+ words) By Allyson Dix For Glasgow News 1 Flock Safety cameras in Tompkinsville were short-lived. The City of Tompkinsville has reversed course on the three Flock cameras placed within the city limits, voting 3-1 to remove them during a recent commission meeting – just…...
Aviation Board approves new cameras, to hire engineer for pavement grant
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (169+ words) The City of Shelbyville Board of Aviation Commissioners approved two items during its Friday morning meeting. First, the board heard pitches for quotes for a new security camera system. This came about after two of the nine existing cameras stopped…...