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Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue

Mar

2026

Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue

Milwaukee officials and Wisconsin communities grapple with police misuse of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, raising privacy and oversight concerns.

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Mar

2026

Surveillance

The FBI Knows Where You Go

FBI purchases vehicle location data, raising Fourth Amendment concerns. Critics warn of privacy risks, while proponents cite law enforcement benefits. Experts advise on pre-connected cars.

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A Professional NYC Driver Thought He Was Paying His E-ZPass Tolls. Then He Got a $14,000 Bill.

Mar

2026

Tolls

A Professional NYC Driver Thought He Was Paying His E-ZPass Tolls. Then He Got a $14,000 Bill.

A NYC driver faces a $14,000 E-ZPass bill with excessive fees, leading to registration suspension and calls for legislative caps on MTA toll charges.

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Mar

2026

Surveillance

What the Hell Are Flock Cameras?

These cameras track vehicles and people in real time, raising serious privacy concerns, including wrongful arrests and racial profiling.

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Middletown Issues 3,213 Citations From School-Zone Speed Cameras in Less Than a Month

Mar

2026

School Zone Cameras

Middletown Issues 3,213 Citations From School-Zone Speed Cameras in Less Than a Month

Middletown, RI school-zone speed cameras issued 3,213 citations in under a month, with 959 unpaid as of March 17. Program aims to improve safety.

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Red Light Cameras in Florida Are at Risk After Judge's Ruling

Mar

2026

Red Light Cameras

Red Light Cameras in Florida Are at Risk After Judge's Ruling

A Florida judge ruled red light cameras unconstitutional, challenging how citations are issued and potentially impacting systems statewide. The ruling questions the burden of proof.

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What Are Automated License Plate Readers and Why Is Everyone So Worried About Them?

Mar

2026

Surveillance

What Are Automated License Plate Readers and Why Is Everyone So Worried About Them?

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), especially Flock Safety cameras, are facing growing pushback over privacy and data-sharing concerns, despite law enforcement claims of crime-solving benefits.

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South Pasadena to Remove Flock Safety Cameras Over Privacy Concerns

Mar

2026

Surveillance

South Pasadena to Remove Flock Safety Cameras Over Privacy Concerns

South Pasadena is ditching Flock Safety license plate readers due to privacy concerns over data sharing with federal agencies, sparking debate on surveillance technology.

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City of Troy Officials and Residents Engaged in Heated Debate Over Flock Safety Technology Thursday Night

Mar

2026

Surveillance

City of Troy Officials and Residents Engaged in Heated Debate Over Flock Safety Technology Thursday Night

Troy City Council delayed a decision on renewing its Flock Safety license plate reader contract after over 100 residents voiced privacy and civil liberties concerns. Police cite public safety benefits.

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