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Media Monitor: Flock Safety Announces Changes to License Plate Reader Access Amid Backlash

13 Aug 2026 9:41 a.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review

MIT Technology Review reports police-tech giant Flock is changing officer access to its nationwide license plate reader network, requiring case numbers for searches and expanding auditing to address abuse and surveillance concerns.

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