Tempe Bans Automated License Plate Readers in Privacy Shift
Tempe has officially become the first municipality in Arizona to outlaw automated license plate reader technology, setting a new benchmark for municipal digital privacy.
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Lawmaker targets automated license plate readers with federal funding ban
Representative Rashida Tlaib has introduced legislation to cut off federal dollars for Flock Safety automated license plate readers, citing severe surveillance and privacy risks.
Oshkosh Weighs New Limits on Automated License Plate Readers
City officials in Oshkosh are weighing a new resolution to restrict the use of automated license plate recognition cameras amid growing community pushback over digital surveillance.
Colorado Woman Sues Flock Safety and Police Over False Plate Reader Theft Accusation
A Colorado woman wrongly accused of porch package theft based on an automated license plate reader hit is suing Flock Safety, local towns, and police officers in federal court.
Indianapolis lawmakers draft strict rules for municipal surveillance tools
Local leaders in Indianapolis are pushing for legislative oversight to regulate how law enforcement and city agencies deploy public surveillance tech.
Emerald Isle Debates Public Safety Tech Expansion
Town officials in Emerald Isle launched a series of public forums to address community concerns regarding proposed drone surveillance and automated license plate readers.
Protesters Target Flock Safety Tech Over Mass Surveillance Concerns
Activists gathered outside a San Francisco technology conference to condemn Flock Safety's automated license plate readers, highlighting mounting public pushback against corporate and municipal survei...
Flock Safety Faces Workforce Cuts Amid Growing Surveillance Backlash
License plate reader manufacturer Flock Safety is reportedly planning to lay off 18 percent of its staff following widespread bipartisan opposition.
Flock Safety Pushes Back on Viral Cease-and-Desist Letter Claims
Surveillance technology firm Flock Safety has moved swiftly to deny a widely circulated image of an alleged cease-and-desist letter sent to a California lecture series. The incident reignited public d...
