Flock Facts: The Full Picture

They call it a license plate reader. The record says something larger. Technology changes. The oath does not. The full documentary is not a brand feud. It is a tour…

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Notice to Cure Served

On July 15, a 14-day notice to cure was handed up at the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. On August 19, a courtesy notice followed as a final notice. The…

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Flock Theme Song Sampler

Three recordings. One line in the sand. “Get the Flock Outta Here!” comes in reggae and pop-rock. “Same Pig, Different Lipstick” names the trick that follows a canceled contract: new…

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Flock Facts: Surveillance 101

License plate readers are only one piece of a much larger picture. Technology changes. The oath does not. They call it a license plate reader. That is the sales pitch.…

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Pinal County Sheriff Takes a Constitutional Stand

Pinal County, Arizona, just delivered a clear message about the limits of government surveillance and the duty of elected officials to defend constitutional rights. Sheriff Ross Tele announced that he…

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Flock Safety ALPR Surveillance Network in Maricopa County

Automated License Plate Reader Deployment, Data Practices, and Accountability Gaps Maricopa County, Arizona operates one of the most extensive automated license plate reader (ALPR) networks in the United States, anchored…

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