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Pittsburgh's Red-Light Camera Program to Hit the Streets by Early 2026

Sep

2025

Pittsburgh's Red-Light Camera Program to Hit the Streets by Early 2026

Pittsburgh is set to launch a red-light camera program in 2026, partnering with Verra Mobility in a $14 million deal to install 30 automated cameras.

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DeLand to Install New High-Tech Cameras Downtown, Raising Privacy Concerns

Sep

2025

Surveillance

DeLand to Install New High-Tech Cameras Downtown, Raising Privacy Concerns

DeLand, Florida, is installing six new Flock surveillance cameras downtown, raising privacy concerns among residents despite police assurances that controversial tracking features will be disabled.

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Eugene Mayor Knudson Responds to Pushback Against Flock Cameras

Sep

2025

License Plate Readers

Eugene Mayor Knudson Responds to Pushback Against Flock Cameras

Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson responds to public criticism over the city's use of Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate readers, acknowledging privacy concerns and promising a community conversation on the technology's safeguards and use by police.

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Surveillance, Privacy Concerns Raised in Debate Over Flock Cameras in Oakland

Sep

2025

License Plate Readers

Surveillance, Privacy Concerns Raised in Debate Over Flock Cameras in Oakland

A debate in Oakland, CA, over the use of Flock Safety's license plate reader cameras pits public safety arguments against privacy and civil liberties concerns.

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Flock Stops Sharing Surveillance W/Feds for Now

Sep

2025

License Plate Readers

Flock Stops Sharing Surveillance W/Feds for Now

Flock Safety, a leading provider of automated license plate reading systems, has paused its cooperation with federal agencies due to concerns over data sharing and privacy violations.

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'If It's Red, You Run It,' Texas Constables Warn of Fake Metal Temporary Plates

Sep

2025

License Plates

'If It's Red, You Run It,' Texas Constables Warn of Fake Metal Temporary Plates

Months after Texas banned paper tags, counterfeiters are already producing fake metal temporary plates using sticker wraps, creating new risks for law enforcement.

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Movement Against Police Use of Flock Safety Cameras Gains Momentum in Santa Cruz County

Sep

2025

License Plate Readers

Movement Against Police Use of Flock Safety Cameras Gains Momentum in Santa Cruz County

A growing movement in Santa Cruz County is pushing cities to cut ties with Flock Safety over concerns about its license plate reader surveillance network. Activists cite civil liberties and immigration data risks, while police defend the cameras as a key crime-fighting tool.

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Terry vs Ohio Comprehensive, What You Must Know

Sep

2025

Police

Terry vs Ohio Comprehensive, What You Must Know

Terry vs Ohio

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ICE Can Hack Your Phone Without You Knowing

Sep

2025

Surveillance

ICE Can Hack Your Phone Without You Knowing

The recent contract between ICE and Paragon Solutions grants access to sophisticated spyware capable of infiltrating mobile phones without user consent.

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