What you need to know Maybe you’ve seen them mounted on poles at intersections … or maybe you haven’t, but they’re there: devices designed to snap photos of your license plate as you drive by. These automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs, have become the subject of recent outcry, especially as the devices grow in […]
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Newport town hall draws crowd over proposed Flock cameras
“Newport does not need to be a guinea pig for invasive technological surveillance,” said Newport resident Jeff Richardson Wednesday night. “One of the most controversial issues in America.” The Newport Police Department held a town hall meeting on July 8 for residents to ask questions about the city’s consideration of Flock cameras. Members of the […]
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Fort Wright unlikely to partner with Flock
Fort Wright discussed a potential contract with Flock Safety at their Feb. 18 caucus meeting. Council members Jason Collins and Bernie Wessels requested City Administrator Jill Cain Bailey pull information about the company and a potential agreement. Mayor Dave Hatter let his opposition be known at the start of the discussion. “I’m a no,” Hatter […]
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Bellevue agrees to two-year contract for Flock security cameras
“We are going with Flock cameras,” Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves said at the end of Thursday night’s city council meeting. The decision, which saw Cleves break the body’s first tie in at least seven years, approved a master services agreement with Flock Group, Inc, who provide the much-publicized security devices and keep their footage. The […]
