Public Safety
Suburban Houston voters will be the first in Texas to decide the fate of Flock cameras
Tuesday’s election will determine if League City can keep its 55 cameras operating along city roads.
Cities can't predict every emergency, but they can be better prepared to respond
COMMENTARY | With sensors, video, drones and more, leaders have lots of data at their fingertips. Putting it to good use is just as important as collecting it.
Law enforcement agencies’ use of license plate reader data faces fresh scrutiny
Officers and agencies who illegally share license plate reader data must face consequences, the Virginia Senate majority leader says.
Out of the Flock and into the Axon: Asked to dump license plate readers, Reno just switches brands
The new contract with Axon approved Wednesday adds automated license plate readers, drones, and artificial intelligence report drafting.
Pennsylvania lawmakers advance bill to regulate Flock cameras
House Bill 2771 would set parameters for how law enforcement and other entities can use automated license plate readers.
More body-cam footage is not the end goal. More usable, accountable footage should be
COMMENTARY | Programs should not be judged on how many officers wear them or how many hours of footage they obtain. What agencies do with that footage must also be considered.
Southaven Police Department took millions from Musk-backed companies. It wanted drones and Flock cameras.
City officials in Mississippi were negotiating details related to a massive data center proposed by Space XAI when they were invited to apply for grants to support police operations
License plate readers offer a lesson for police AI: Verify before acting
COMMENTARY | Compliance, training and verification should be the floor, not the finish line, as law enforcement seeks to use new technologies.
Texas city charges $2 million for Flock records as agencies make it harder to see how cameras are used
High invoices and challenges to accessing data on how departments use the surveillance cameras have hindered requests by privacy advocates and journalists.
Milwaukee County Board committee advances resolution to remove Flock from parks
The Milwaukee County Board will soon vote on whether to remove Flock cameras from county parks as the sheriff's office pushes back.
Flock camera systems receive bipartisan scrutiny from senators
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., criticized makers of automatic license plate readers for relying on agency customers to self-police the systems for instances of wrongdoing.
As police increasingly embrace AI, some wait for regulations and proof it works
New Jersey has no statewide guardrails on police use of artificial intelligence, but that hasn't stopped cops from using it.
How 9/11 changed the way America surveils its citizens
Twenty-five years later, the surveillance state has become a part of everyday policing. AI is taking it a step further.
Flock cameras divide Tennessee governments, residents over privacy as some end their contracts
In East Tennessee, several counties swear by the license plating-reading technology, while others vote to end contracts.
Flock blockers: 5 proposals seeking to regulate Flock cameras and ALPRs in Pennsylvania
Lawmakers in the General Assembly plan to introduce a number of bills looking to regulate automated license plate reader technology in Pennsylvania.
How the World Cup became a ‘forcing function’ for drone security
While some acknowledged the rollout was a little “chaotic” at times, experts said it has helped states and cities think a lot more about how they manage their skies.
Missouri launches statewide app to help officials, residents prepare for flooding
The Missouri Hydrology Information Center has designed a mobile app and website aimed at making complex flood and drought data easier for the public and government users to navigate.
Flock Safety tightens safeguards as states, cities question surveillance network
More than 50 communities have canceled contracts or deactivated cameras this year.
All eyes on Flock as Idaho navigates surveillance technology across the state
The technology faces nationwide controversy because of concerns around data privacy, shaky oversight and the potential for warrantless searches.
Why large events require smarter, long-term security investments
COMMENTARY | The just-concluded World Cup and upcoming Olympics highlight the need to plan beyond the stadium or venue and support public safety years after fans go home.
