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Lafayette, CO City Council Votes to End Flock Safety Contract
Lafayette, Colorado, City Council has voted to eliminate funding for Flock Safety license plate readers in its 2027 budget following resident pushback.
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Caldwell Expands License Plate Reader Network Despite Privacy Concerns
Caldwell, Idaho, has approved a 10-year contract with Axon to expand its license plate reader network from 45 to 65 cameras, sparking privacy debate.
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South Windsor Deactivates Flock Cameras After Council Vote
South Windsor, CT, has deactivated all Flock Safety license plate readers following a Town Council vote to terminate the contract and remove the cameras.
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Kyle City Council Votes to Cover Flock Cameras Ahead of Public Vote
Kyle, Texas, City Council voted 4-3 to cover the city's Flock Safety license plate readers. Voters will decide the cameras' future in May 2027.
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Pueblo Police Detail ALPR Use Policy Amid Public Debate
Pueblo, CO, police have 93 license plate readers. New policy outlines authorized uses like finding stolen cars and prohibits personal use or immigration enforcement.
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Woodland, CA Police Detail ALPR Use and Extensive Data Sharing
Woodland, CA police operate 39 ALPR cameras and share data with over 300 agencies, including federal entities, outlining policies and audit practices.
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Scottsdale City Council Postpones Vote on Flock Cameras to December, Seeks New Safeguards
Scottsdale City Council has delayed a decision on its Flock Safety license plate readers until December, opting to draft new safeguards first.
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San Jose Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging License Plate Readers
A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a lawsuit against San Jose's extensive license plate reader network, upholding warrantless police searches of ALPR data.
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Oxford, Ohio, Terminates Flock Safety Contract, Cameras to Be Removed
Oxford City Council voted 6-1 to end its contract with Flock Safety, leading to the removal of 14 license plate readers that have operated since 2024.
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State Lawmakers Weigh New Rules for License Plate Readers Amid Privacy Concerns
Lawmakers across the US are debating how to regulate ALPRs, balancing public safety with privacy and data security. New laws passed in 2026.
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Two Philadelphia-area Police Departments Remove Flock Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns
Abington Township and Cherry Hill police are ending contracts with Flock Safety, citing privacy and data security concerns, as lawmakers consider new regulations.
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Federal Judge Rules Warrantless ALPR Search Unconstitutional in Oklahoma Case
An Oklahoma federal judge ruled that a deputy violated Fourth Amendment rights by using ALPRs without a warrant, dismissing evidence gathered after a search.