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What are Flock Safety cameras and why are they controversial?: Quick Facts

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Vandals, thieves are targeting Akron's controversial Flock cameras • Nov. 9, 2026, 11:22 AM ET (Akron Beacon Journal)
More Upstate SC counties are restricting Flock cameras. But is it legal? • Oct. 29, 2026, 5:00 AM ET (The Charleston Post and Courier)
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Date 2017 - present
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Flock automated license plate reader camera and solar panel mounted on a utility pole above vehicles at a Detroit intersection.
Protesters outside Troy City Hall hold signs opposing Flock surveillance cameras, including Get the Flock out of Troy, New York and Flock around and find out.
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