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Independence deactivates Flock cameras after resident backlash

Flock cameras are now deactivated in Independence, Kentucky, after weeks of resident opposition. This means that flock cameras stopped collecting data about a week after Mayor Chris Reinersman announced their removal. The city confirmed the deactivation Monday, Aug. 31, WLWT reported. The move came one week after Reinersman announced that Independence would immediately begin removing…

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A black Flock Safety license plate reader camera mounted on an outdoor pole.

Hamilton Flock cameras policy released after privacy concerns spark debate

The City of Hamilton has published new guidelines governing its automated license plate reader system following public criticism from a local advocacy group.  The release came after reporting by Local 12 highlighted concerns from DeFlock Hamilton, which argues the camera network creates privacy risks for residents. The newly released procedures outline how the Hamilton Police…

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