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Here is a short video on just some of the dangers of AI Enabled Camera Systems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAsUqkX0qto
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#Flock #ALPR #Privacy #Surveillance
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#Flock #ALPR #Privacy #Surveillance
Those seeking greater transparency can explore open-source tools such as deflock.me and alpr.watch, which offer crowdsourced maps identifying the exact locations of tens of thousands of ALPR cameras nationwide.
Doorbell surveillance backlash grows as FBI retrieves ‘inactive’ Nest footage, Ring scraps Flock deal
FBI retrieval of footage from an “inactive” Nest doorbell and Ring’s decision to scrap a Flock partnership are intensifying America’s doorbell surveillance debate.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Those seeking greater transparency can explore open-source tools such as deflock.me and alpr.watch, which offer crowdsourced maps identifying the exact locations of tens of thousands of ALPR cameras nationwide.
“We at Flock are deeply concerned about the confluence of public and repeated misrepresentations by City officials about Flock and its services; refusal by the same City officials to engage with Flock to clear up those misrepresentations… "
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Syracuse wants to break up with Flock. Not so fast, company says.
Syracuse officials are moving to replace Flock Safety license plate readers. But Flock isn't leaving without a fight — and pledges taxpayers will pay the price.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:01 AM
“We at Flock are deeply concerned about the confluence of public and repeated misrepresentations by City officials about Flock and its services; refusal by the same City officials to engage with Flock to clear up those misrepresentations… "
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"Meanwhile, Customs and Border Protection has signed a $225,000 deal with Clearview AI that gives Border Patrol intelligence units access to the company’s face-recognition technology."
Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar
Plus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower’s mysterious national security complaint, and more.
www.wired.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:57 AM
"Meanwhile, Customs and Border Protection has signed a $225,000 deal with Clearview AI that gives Border Patrol intelligence units access to the company’s face-recognition technology."
“Following a comprehensive review, we determined the planned Flock Safety integration would require significantly more time and resources than anticipated,” Ring’s statement said.
“The integration never launched, so no Ring customer videos were ever sent to Flock Safety.”
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“The integration never launched, so no Ring customer videos were ever sent to Flock Safety.”
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Amazon's Ring ends partnership with top operator of license-plate reading systems after Super Bowl ad raises fears of dystopian surveillance society | Fortune
“Following a comprehensive review, we determined the planned Flock Safety integration would require significantly more time and resources than anticipated.”
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February 15, 2026 at 12:55 AM
“Following a comprehensive review, we determined the planned Flock Safety integration would require significantly more time and resources than anticipated,” Ring’s statement said.
“The integration never launched, so no Ring customer videos were ever sent to Flock Safety.”
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“The integration never launched, so no Ring customer videos were ever sent to Flock Safety.”
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A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a “Search Party” feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.
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Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Super Bowl Ad Backlash
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February 15, 2026 at 12:52 AM
A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a “Search Party” feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.
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“In Denver, we believe you can be a city that is just as tough on fighting crime as it is protecting someone’s civil liberties,” Johnston said in October after bypassing the city council and extending the city’s contract with Flock.
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Denver mulls replacing Flock system, begins accepting bids from other providers
The City and County of Denver is considering ditching Flock cameras and going with a new provider, according to a city spokesperson.
www.denver7.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:49 AM
“In Denver, we believe you can be a city that is just as tough on fighting crime as it is protecting someone’s civil liberties,” Johnston said in October after bypassing the city council and extending the city’s contract with Flock.
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“The core issue isn’t just the cameras, it’s the direction we’re taking,” Keith said. “It’s often framed as a safety or tech upgrade, but the fundamental question is what kind of town is Bandera becoming?”
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Vandalism, privacy concerns fuel debate over Flock cameras ahead of town hall
Bandera Bulletin
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February 15, 2026 at 12:47 AM
“The core issue isn’t just the cameras, it’s the direction we’re taking,” Keith said. “It’s often framed as a safety or tech upgrade, but the fundamental question is what kind of town is Bandera becoming?”
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Flock surveillance is dangerous for the country, stop flock now before we can't
February 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Flock surveillance is dangerous for the country, stop flock now before we can't
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While Flock claims ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) cameras keep neighborhoods safe, the evidence tells a different story. Join our livestream "Get the Flock Out of Our City" on 2/19 at 12pm PT to find out more! www.eff.org/livestream-...
EFFecting Change: Get the Flock Out of Our City
Flock contracts have quietly spread to cities across the country. But Flock ALPR (Automated License Plate Readers) erode civil liberties from the moment they're installed. While officials claim these
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February 13, 2026 at 11:22 PM
While Flock claims ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) cameras keep neighborhoods safe, the evidence tells a different story. Join our livestream "Get the Flock Out of Our City" on 2/19 at 12pm PT to find out more! www.eff.org/livestream-...
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Keep the pressure on - and check out campaigns against flock surveillance that are racking up wins in their communities. deflockoly.noblogs.org
February 13, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Keep the pressure on - and check out campaigns against flock surveillance that are racking up wins in their communities. deflockoly.noblogs.org
You can help stop this intrusion!
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Flock’s Gunshot Detection Microphones Will Start Listening for Human Voices
Flock Safety, the police technology company most notable for their extensive network of automated license plate readers spread throughout the United States, is rolling out a new and troubling product ...
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February 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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"They’ve been having an absolute field day since the OSA, being implemented to verify user ID across Reddit and Roblox. One sticking point, however, is who’s backing the company: Peter Thiel, the cofounder of ICE-approved surveillance firm Palantir. "
Discord's Age Verification Has A Weird Link To Palantir's Peter Thiel
The third-party company Discord could use for their ID collection is mired in surveillance concerns and links to Epstein via one of its investors
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February 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM
"They’ve been having an absolute field day since the OSA, being implemented to verify user ID across Reddit and Roblox. One sticking point, however, is who’s backing the company: Peter Thiel, the cofounder of ICE-approved surveillance firm Palantir. "
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It can't be formally announced due to the city's contractual disclosure rules, but I can tell you that to the best of my knowledge:
Denver will be removing Flock Safety cameras by April 1st.
Happy Valentine's Day. 💖
Denver will be removing Flock Safety cameras by April 1st.
Happy Valentine's Day. 💖
February 14, 2026 at 7:20 PM
It can't be formally announced due to the city's contractual disclosure rules, but I can tell you that to the best of my knowledge:
Denver will be removing Flock Safety cameras by April 1st.
Happy Valentine's Day. 💖
Denver will be removing Flock Safety cameras by April 1st.
Happy Valentine's Day. 💖
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The public deserves a clear explanation for the FBI’s unprecedented raid of Fulton County’s election offices. And we should all demand an end to the Trump administration’s campaign to interfere with elections.
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Trump Administration Escalates Election Meddling by Seizing 2020 Voting Records in Georgia
All who care about election integrity should demand answers about the FBI’s unprecedented raid of Fulton County election offices.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The public deserves a clear explanation for the FBI’s unprecedented raid of Fulton County’s election offices. And we should all demand an end to the Trump administration’s campaign to interfere with elections.
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"It's not healthy for government law enforcement agencies to have information go that far back," Hodgson said. "We don't want people on fishing expeditions."
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Proposed Kentucky legislation aims to limit data retention from Flock cameras for privacy
Flock cameras are utilized by various police departments to capture criminals through license plate recognition, sparking concerns about privacy and misuse.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM
"It's not healthy for government law enforcement agencies to have information go that far back," Hodgson said. "We don't want people on fishing expeditions."
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"And if you cannot guarantee that data will not be used to harm our communities, then the responsible action is to turn the cameras off."
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Flock cameras: SJPD credits tech for solving crimes, groups raise privacy concerns
A new fight is brewing over Flock license plate reading cameras.
www.nbcbayarea.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:19 PM
"And if you cannot guarantee that data will not be used to harm our communities, then the responsible action is to turn the cameras off."
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Austin residents thought the police stopped using Flock cameras. They were wrong
Police in Austin, Texas, are using data obtained by Flock license plate reader cameras months after the city ended the surveillance program.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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"I had an apology email from the CEO of Flock because he lied to my face," Sandoval said during the meeting. "I have a lot of concern about this vendor, and I have a lot of concern about integrity."
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'Flock Off': Denver signals plan to replace Flock with different license plate camera company
The City of Denver is signaling it intends to replace Flock Safety as its license plate camera vendor after months of controversy, 9NEWS has learned.
www.9news.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:16 PM
"I had an apology email from the CEO of Flock because he lied to my face," Sandoval said during the meeting. "I have a lot of concern about this vendor, and I have a lot of concern about integrity."
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Ring Denies Rumors That Its Footage Is Used by ICE. Here’s What to Know.
Influencers are saying that Ring cameras are accessible to federal law enforcement and urging owners to turn off or destroy them. The truth is more complicated.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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What homeowners should know about home security camera safety and privacy
A Ring Super Bowl ad and possible kidnapping case have sparked privacy concerns.
www.yahoo.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Des Moines City Council reviews Flock Cameras, appoints new Planning Commission - The Waterland Blog
During the Des Moines City Council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, city leaders tackled a mix of high-tech public safety concerns and administrative updates. A significant portion of the session w...
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February 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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“I really have no idea,” he told AFP. “We keep calling them and leaving messages, and had I not seen him do it, I wouldn’t have known they were doing it on Wednesday, so we have another call into them.”
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Flock camera remains in Staunton, 'no idea' when it will come down
Staunton Police Chief Jim Williams is frustrated with Flock Safety for its delays in removing six automatic license plate reader cameras.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:07 PM
“I really have no idea,” he told AFP. “We keep calling them and leaving messages, and had I not seen him do it, I wouldn’t have known they were doing it on Wednesday, so we have another call into them.”
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"The city owns all data collected through its contract with Flock and is pursuing additional contract language to further clarify and restrict how the information can be used or shared, according to the release." You really believe that?
Glenwood Springs restricts outside access to police license plate reader data
The City of Glenwood Springs announced that it has blocked external law enforcement agencies from accessing data collected by the city’s license plate reader cameras, a move city officials say is inte...
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February 14, 2026 at 8:05 PM
"The city owns all data collected through its contract with Flock and is pursuing additional contract language to further clarify and restrict how the information can be used or shared, according to the release." You really believe that?