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A License Plate Camera Got It Wrong. Police Arrested the Father Instead

Nov

2025

A License Plate Camera Got It Wrong. Police Arrested the Father Instead

A faulty Flock ALPR alert led Redmond police to wrongfully handcuff a father in his driveway, mistaking him for his son. The incident highlights the dangers of automated surveillance and prompted the city to disable its camera network.

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Florida City Hands Out 26,000 Red Light Camera Violations in Last 9 Months

Nov

2025

Red Light Cameras

Florida City Hands Out 26,000 Red Light Camera Violations in Last 9 Months

Pensacola's automated red light camera program issued over 26,000 violations in nine months from just five cameras, raising questions about due process and safety.

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Cops Used Flock to Monitor No Kings Protests Around the Country

Nov

2025

Surveillance

Cops Used Flock to Monitor No Kings Protests Around the Country

An EFF investigation reveals police and Border Patrol used Flock's automated license plate reader camera network to monitor protests hundreds of times without warrants.

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What the Flock Is Happening With License Plate Readers?

Nov

2025

Surveillance

What the Flock Is Happening With License Plate Readers?

An analysis of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. This article explores how the technology creates a vast surveillance network, the civil liberties risks, and the tradeoff between security and privacy.

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How Cops Are Using Flock Safety's ALPR Network to Surveil Protesters and Activists

Nov

2025

Surveillance

How Cops Are Using Flock Safety's ALPR Network to Surveil Protesters and Activists

An analysis of 10 months of search logs shows police nationwide use Flock Safety's ALPR network to track protesters, creating a vast database of dissent.

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Skamania County Sheriff's Office Disables License Plate Reading Cameras Over Privacy Concerns

Nov

2025

Surveillance

Skamania County Sheriff's Office Disables License Plate Reading Cameras Over Privacy Concerns

A court ruling in Washington designated Flock Safety license plate reader images as public records, forcing Skamania County to disable its entire ALPR network.

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Colorado - Scam Alert: "Ghost Cars" Using Cloned Plates to Rack Up Toll Fines

Nov

2025

License Plates

Colorado - Scam Alert: "Ghost Cars" Using Cloned Plates to Rack Up Toll Fines

The Weld County Sheriff's Office is warning Colorado drivers of a growing scam where fraudsters clone license plates to create 'ghost cars' and rack up tolls.

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$1,000 Fine for Passing Stopped School Buses. Some Say the System Is Catching Innocent Drivers

Nov

2025

School Bus Cameras

$1,000 Fine for Passing Stopped School Buses. Some Say the System Is Catching Innocent Drivers

A Georgia law hiking school bus camera fines to $1,000 is generating millions for local governments but has drivers alleging wrongful citations due to system flaws.

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Editorial: When They Reduce Crashes, Ticket-Generating Cameras Make Sense

Nov

2025

Red Light Cameras

Editorial: When They Reduce Crashes, Ticket-Generating Cameras Make Sense

An Orlando Sentinel editorial supports expanding red-light and school-zone cameras for safety but demands safeguards for due process, notification, and equity. The piece highlights significant revenue incentives and the risk of disproportionate enforcement in low-income areas.

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