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Portsmouth police chief defends Flock cameras as residents raise privacy concerns

Headlines report on diverse local actions regarding Flock cameras, from defense and transparency to considering bans and discontinuations.

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What happened At a Portsmouth town hall, the police chief defended Flock cameras while residents questioned privacy, potential misuse and how the technology is used.
The headline split WVEC 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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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Aug 28, 3:33 AM

Portsmouth police chief defends Flock cameras as residents raise privacy concerns

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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.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Aug 28, 3:29 AM

Excelsior Springs police launch Flock camera transparency portal ahead of town hall

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Excelsior Springs police are responding to concerns about Flock license plate reader cameras with a transparency portal and upcoming town hall.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Aug 28, 3:28 AM

Upstate county council considers ban on Flock cameras amid security concerns

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An Upstate county council is reconsidering its contract with Flock after concerns about surveillance systems were raised.

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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.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Aug 28, 2:36 AM

Flock cameras vandalized in western Washington amid online ‘deflocking’ campaign

Covington police say several license plate readers have been damaged as privacy and immigration concerns fuel opposition to the technology.

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