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Flock's Surveillance System Controversy in Scarsdale

Aug

2025

Flock's Surveillance System Controversy in Scarsdale

Flock Safety, a $7.5 billion surveillance technology company, has expanded its reach to over 5,000 communities across 49 states, including Scarsdale, NY. Following a covert decision by the Scarsdale Village Board to adopt a $2.1 million contract with Flock, residents are raising concerns about mass surveillance and lack of public input, igniting a fierce debate over privacy and governmental transparency.

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Students Have Been Called to the Office -- And Even Arrested -- For AI Surveillance False Alarms

Aug

2025

Surveillance

Students Have Been Called to the Office -- And Even Arrested -- For AI Surveillance False Alarms

Surveillance technology in American schools is increasingly drawing scrutiny as incidents of false alarms lead to severe consequences for students. This article examines the ramifications of AI-driven monitoring systems, particularly focusing on a case involving a Tennessee teenager whose online joke resulted in her arrest, highlighting the broader implications of surveillance, false alerts, and potential abuse of power.

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Bay City License Plate Reader Cameras Proposal on Hold

Aug

2025

License Plate Readers

Bay City License Plate Reader Cameras Proposal on Hold

The Bay City commission has decided to postpone a vote on a proposal to install automatic license plate reader (LPR) cameras, citing the need for further discussion. This decision comes amidst concerns about the implications of the technology, including data security and public interest.

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Surveillance Startup Flock Safety Adds AI to Police Technology

Aug

2025

Surveillance

Surveillance Startup Flock Safety Adds AI to Police Technology

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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Institute for Justice's Reaction to Westchester County Village Ending License Plate Reader Contract

Aug

2025

License Plate Readers

Institute for Justice's Reaction to Westchester County Village Ending License Plate Reader Contract

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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Flock Use by Wisconsin Law Enforcement: Trends and Concerns

Aug

2025

License Plate Readers

Flock Use by Wisconsin Law Enforcement: Trends and Concerns

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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Concerns Over School Zone Lights in Cape Coral

Aug

2025

School Zone Cameras

Concerns Over School Zone Lights in Cape Coral

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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Immigration-Related Searches of Denver Flock Camera Data

Aug

2025

License Plate Readers

Immigration-Related Searches of Denver Flock Camera Data

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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ALPRs Are Fucking Everywhere--And Zero People Know or Give a Shit

Aug

2025

License Plate Readers

ALPRs Are Fucking Everywhere--And Zero People Know or Give a Shit

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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