07
Aug
2025
Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company based in Atlanta, announced its plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its products used by U.S. police departments. This development aims to enhance public safety, but it has sparked significant backlash from privacy advocates who argue that such technology could lead to misuse and an erosion of civil liberties.
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07
Aug
2025
The Institute for Justice (IJ), a public interest law firm, has expressed its approval of the decision made by a Westchester County village to terminate its contract with a license plate reader (LPR) service. This move is seen as a significant step towards protecting civil liberties and addressing concerns about privacy and government surveillance.
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07
Aug
2025
The deployment of Flock cameras across Wisconsin has sparked significant debate regarding surveillance practices, privacy rights, and accountability in law enforcement. This extensive network of cameras captures and stores data on vehicle movements, allowing police to access historical information with minimal oversight. An analysis by the Wisconsin Examiner has revealed troubling trends in the use of this technology, raising questions about its implications for civil liberties.
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07
Aug
2025
Recent concerns have emerged in Cape Coral regarding school zone lights that have been reported to flash at unusual times, raising fears among residents about potential fines. A local man has brought attention to this issue, questioning the operational protocols of these lights and their implications for drivers in the area.
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07
Aug
2025
Recent audit logs from the Denver Police Department reveal that Flock Safety license plate readers were accessed over 1,400 times for immigration-related searches, raising significant privacy concerns among civil liberties advocates. The data, primarily accessed by out-of-state law enforcement agencies, has sparked a debate regarding the balance between public safety and individual rights, particularly in the context of heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
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07
Aug
2025
The article discusses the pervasive use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), which are surveillance systems that automatically capture and log license plate information, raising significant concerns about privacy and civil liberties. Despite their widespread deployment, the general public remains largely unaware or indifferent to the implications of these technologies.
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06
Aug
2025
06
Aug
2025
Home improvement giants Home Depot and Lowe's are reportedly sharing data from their AI-powered license plate reader cameras with law enforcement agencies. This revelation, based on public records, raises significant concerns regarding privacy and surveillance practices within retail spaces.
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06
Aug
2025
As state legislatures increasingly adopt automated traffic-enforcement systems, concerns are rising regarding the erosion of constitutional protections. These laws, often justified by claims of public safety, may prioritize revenue generation over individual liberties, due process, and privacy rights.
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