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FoxtrotDeltaTango@FoxtrotDeltaTango@sh.itjust.works

US Cities Cancel 50+ Flock Surveillance Contracts Amid Public Backlash

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/50445196

townflex.com/us-cities-cancel-50-flock-surveillance-contracts-amid-public-backlash/
US Cities Cancel 50+ Flock Surveillance Contracts Amid Public BacklashTownFlexUS Cities Cancel 50+ Flock Surveillance Contracts Amid Public BacklashAt least 54 US cities have canceled or rejected Flock license plate camera contracts in 2026 as privacy concerns and false alerts spark nationwide backlash.
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Cities Are Ditching Flock, Immediately Replacing It With Axon License Plate Readers

404 MediaCities Are Ditching Flock, Immediately Replacing It With Axon License Plate ReadersRather than get rid of ALPR cameras entirely, many cities and towns are switching to Axon, whose cameras can be mounted to an existing streetlamp, helping them blend into their surroundings.
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