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

Sep

2025

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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Flagstaff City Council Postpones Definitive Action on Controversial Flock Cameras

Sep

2025

License Plate Readers

Flagstaff City Council Postpones Definitive Action on Controversial Flock Cameras

The Flagstaff City Council postponed a decision on renewing its contract for Flock Safety's controversial license plate reader cameras after a public hearing dominated by citizen concerns over mass surveillance, data sharing, and privacy rights.

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Privacy Nightmare: Your Doorbell Camera Is Snitching to Insurance Companies

Sep

2025

Surveillance

Privacy Nightmare: Your Doorbell Camera Is Snitching to Insurance Companies

Your smart doorbell camera may be sharing detailed data about your daily life with insurance companies for only minor discounts. Learn about the privacy risks.

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License Plate Fraud: A Jamestown Couple's Story

Sep

2025

License Plates

License Plate Fraud: A Jamestown Couple's Story

A Jamestown, NY couple details their year-long nightmare fighting over $9,200 in fraudulent fines from a counterfeit license plate with their surrendered plate number.

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AI Startup Flock Thinks It Can Eliminate All Crime in America

Sep

2025

Surveillance

AI Startup Flock Thinks It Can Eliminate All Crime in America

AI startup Flock Safety is building a nationwide surveillance network of cameras and drones to 'eliminate crime.' But can it coexist with civil liberties?

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From Book Bans to Internet Bans: Wyoming Lets Parents Control the Whole State's Access to the Internet

Sep

2025

Surveillance

From Book Bans to Internet Bans: Wyoming Lets Parents Control the Whole State's Access to the Internet

A new Wyoming law allows any parent to sue websites over content they deem harmful, creating a "heckler's veto" that threatens internet freedom for all.

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Victory! Pen-Link's Police Tools Are Not Secret

Sep

2025

Surveillance

Victory! Pen-Link's Police Tools Are Not Secret

A lawsuit settlement forces surveillance contractor Pen-Link to reveal details of its sales to a California sheriff, a victory for transparency advocates fighting secret police technology procurement.

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