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Flock surveillance cameras spread through deals bypassing public scrutiny
Original: Flock cameras spread through government deals that bypassed public scrutiny
Flock Safety, the license plate reading camera company, has expanded its network across US cities and towns largely through contracts signed by local officials without public debate or votes. Reporting details how the company markets directly to police departments, allowing surveillance infrastructure to spread quietly. Critics warn the cameras track drivers' movements on a massive scale, while supporters argue they help solve crimes and improve safety.
Why now: New reporting on how a major surveillance network grew without public oversight is renewing privacy debates.
Flock SafetyUS local governmentspolice departments
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