Headlines report on diverse local actions regarding Flock cameras, from defense and transparency to considering bans and discontinuations.
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What happenedAt a Portsmouth town hall, the police chief defended Flock cameras while residents questioned privacy, potential misuse and how the technology is used.
The headline splitWVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) frames it as "Portsmouth police chief defends Flock cameras as residents raise privacy concerns". KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) frames it as "Flock cameras vandalized in western Washington amid online ‘deflocking’ campaign".
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At a Portsmouth town hall, the police chief defended Flock cameras while residents questioned privacy, potential misuse and how the technology is used.
Grants police discontinue Flock Safety cameras over privacy concerns
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The Grants Police Department has ended its use of Flock Safety cameras after privacy concerns were raised, prompting the city to reassess its security technology options.