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What Flock Safety Cameras Actually Cost Cities
Original: What Flock Actually Costs Cities Across the Country https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.com/story/how-much-does-fl
A Wired report examines how much Flock Safety's automated license plate readers really cost US cities, going beyond sticker prices to look at contracts, subscription fees and hidden expenses tied to the surveillance technology. The piece adds to ongoing debate over how much municipal spending on camera networks amounts to, and whether the privacy and financial trade-offs are worth it for local governments.
Why now: Ongoing scrutiny of surveillance tech spending and Flock's expanding role in American cities.
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- What Flock Actually Costs Cities Across the Country https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.com/story/how-much-does-flock-actually-cost-cities/ · wired.com@web.brid.gy · 3
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