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18 storiesnewest firstlatest October 3, 2026
Alexandria's city officials released a map of Flock camera locations, drawing criticism from privacy advocates for insufficient detail and from a camera supporter who fears it could encourage vandalism and reduce safety.
Alexandria unveiled a map of 61 license‑plate‑reading cameras, adding to the ongoing discussion about the privacy impact of the Flock technology.
South Florida mayors advocated on Wednesday for the continued use of flock cameras, despite controversy among local officials.
Alexandria officials will publish a map of all Flock cameras and start an independent audit on October 1, 2026, after resident concerns were voiced at a September 8 council meeting. The police department’s responses to community questions led to the transparency steps.
Alexandria will publish a map of all Flock cameras and start an independent audit on Oct. 1, 2026, responding to resident concerns raised at a recent council meeting.
Philadelphia City Council debated a bill introduced by Councilmember Rue Landau that would ask state officials to ban Flock Safety’s license‑plate reader cameras in the city. The proposal advanced without a vote and awaits further review.
The Lowell City Council voted on September 22, 2026, to suspend the city’s Flock surveillance cameras after privacy concerns were raised, ordering a review before any future use.
Montreal police have purchased four license‑plate recognition cameras, similar to Flock models, as part of an ongoing expansion of automated surveillance. The move adds to broader privacy debates surrounding ALPR technology in other jurisdictions.
Montreal police have purchased four license‑plate‑reading cameras, adding to the city’s surveillance tools amid ongoing public debate about such technology.
Texas towns are debating the deployment of Flock surveillance cameras amid privacy concerns, highlighted by a Galveston woman's mixed personal experience with the system.
Conroe City Council will discuss the future of its Flock license‑plate‑reader program during Thursday’s budget meeting, part of the city’s fiscal review. The decision will affect how the surveillance system operates in the coming year.
Saratoga Springs residents are urging the city to cancel its contract with Flock Safety over privacy and data‑use worries, while officials, including Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll, argue the license‑plate cameras aid law‑enforcement. The issue underscores a local debate on surveillance technology and its oversight.
Montreal police removed a high‑powered surveillance camera on August 14 after Radio‑Canada reported its presence, responding to criticism of the city’s advanced surveillance program.
Montreal police removed a high‑powered surveillance camera on August 14, 2026 after a Radio‑Canada report raised public concern about its advanced capabilities.
Montreal police took down a high‑powered surveillance camera on August 14, 2026, after a Radio‑Canada report highlighted its presence. The removal followed public attention prompted by the broadcast, and officials have not disclosed further details about the camera’s purpose or future.
Montreal Police removed a high‑powered surveillance camera on August 14, 2026, after Radio‑Canada highlighted its presence, prompting public criticism. The takedown follows the police’s surveillance effort and illustrates the impact of media scrutiny on law‑enforcement practices.
Montreal police installed a compact Flock surveillance camera on August 12, 2026, for an investigation and removed it a few hours later, highlighting the city's use of portable monitoring devices.
A Flock license‑plate camera was spotted in Montreal on August 12, 2026, but city officials and the SPVM said they did not install it. The incident adds to ongoing discussions about the use and oversight of traffic‑monitoring technology.
