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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's license plate reading cameras have been installed in hundreds of US towns and cities through government contracts that largely avoided public debate or competitive bidding. Reporting by NBC News details how the company's sales practices let officials expand surveillance networks without residents knowing, raising concerns about transparency and the tracking of drivers' movements across jurisdictions.
Why now: New reporting is drawing attention to how widely the surveillance network has grown without public oversight.
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