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Flock Safety is a surveillance technology company that manufactures cameras and  automated license plate readers used by  law enforcement, neighborhoods, and businesses to deter crime, respond to emergencies, and investigate safety incidents.  “Flock cameras” have been a source of controversy in communities across the nation, with critics arguing the constant tracking violates civil liberties and builds massive location histories without warrants, where supporters of flock cameras see it as an essential tool to combat crime.  On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes Katie Kinsey, Chief of Staff and Tech Policy Counsel at the Policing Project at the New York University School of Law. Craig & Katie spotlight flock cameras, examine the use and misuse of flock cameras in our communities, and discuss the pushback against surveillance, data privacy laws, the Fourth Amendment, and the potential impact on our citizens.

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Spartanburg County Sheriff Bill Ryan issues an urgent warning to parents after two young girls, ages 12 and 14, were safely recovered in separate online grooming and kidnapping cases.

She reported domestic violence. An officer allegedly used police technology to help the relative she accused find her. How do you rebuild trust after something like that?On this episode of Two Cops One Donut, I break down the reported San Jose Flock misuse case and explain why “we fired him” shouldn't end the conversation. We discuss the difference between firing an officer, revoking police certification, and pursuing criminal charges, along with what meaningful oversight of license plate readers should look like.Then we turn to Pittsburg, California, where police say two searches missed a concealed weapon before a different officer was wounded inside a booking facility. Was this a failure that training could correct, or should it end a career?We finish with a Waymo ride that led to police responding and passengers being arrested. How private is a driverless ride, and what should companies tell you about what they can see?Along the way, the audience challenges me on whether cops need to memorize laws, trespass warnings and ID, and whether people who finish a prison sentence ever really get a fresh start.We call out bad police work, give credit where it's earned, and leave room for disagreement. Bring your argument.In this episode:00:00:00 Opening disclaimer00:00:53 Three stories about responsibility and accountability00:07:39 Deliberate abuse versus dangerous carelessness00:10:27 What Flock and license plate readers actually record00:12:37 The reported San Jose misuse case00:21:44 Betraying a domestic violence survivor's trust00:37:25 Do cops need to know every law?00:42:08 Trespass warnings and demands for ID00:47:47 Firing, decertification, and criminal prosecution00:52:48 Second chances after a prison sentence00:57:17 Audits, access controls, and meaningful oversight01:11:00 Two searches missed a weapon in Pittsburg01:21:47 Retraining or termination after a serious failure?01:34:37 Why public distrust deserves a real response01:37:51 Waymo, passenger privacy, and police involvement01:46:35 What accountability should accomplishFollow Two Cops One Donut on your podcast app and share this episode with someone who will challenge your take. Watch the full livestream on YouTube by searching Two Cops One Donut and opening the Live tab. Join our Sunday livestreams at 8 PM Eastern.Recorded September 15, 2026. Allegations and case status are discussed as reported at the time.send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.comSupport the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc *Send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com

The day after the city terminates their contract with Flock Safety, Eastpointe Police announce two officers allegedly misused the controversial surveillance cameras. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Flock Safety, the company that makes the automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras used by over 7,000 U.S. law enforcement agencies, is facing a public backlash against surveillance tech. Nearly half of Americans surveyed in an August poll said they opposed ALPRs. The opposition is part of a long-simmering mistrust of big tech and concerns over privacy and data security.  Kara speaks with a panel of experts about how the backlash to Flock and street surveillance cameras squares with the boom in wearable tech and AI-powered smart devices. Plus, they discuss – and question – the usual framing of a trade-off between privacy and security. Jason Koebler is a co-founder of 404 Media. He and his colleagues have been reporting on Flock for the past few years.   Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble is the David O. Sears Presidential Endowed Chair of Social Sciences and Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is the Director of the Center on Resilience & Digital Justice and is the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius Grant.” She's also the author of Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism. Victoria Song is a senior reviewer for The Verge and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She specializes in emerging technologies in wearables, health and fitness and XR. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three days into a pilot program with the Boston Police Department, city officials realized Flock Safety had been distributing data it promised not to share with external law enforcement agencies, according to the city's annual Surveillance Technology Report.

Ulta is facing backlash over its use of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader technology, raising bigger questions about transparency, communication, and how retailers handle technology that can impact their customers. Chris Walton and Shelley Huff discuss whether the bigger problem is the technology itself or the way Ulta communicated its use of it. The big question: When retailers use controversial technology, how much transparency do customers deserve? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/x4hGqvRTilY

From high-stakes political battles at the convention to the cutting edge of modern technology, today's broadcast covers it all!

A frantic 23-hour multi-state search ends with the safe recovery of a missing 12-year-old South Carolina girl after she was abducted by a suspect tracked clear across state lines!

Flock Cameras EXPOSED! Cops Misuse Tech as Kids Saved in Minutes!

A shocking 23-hour multi-state search led to the safe rescue of a missing 12-year-old South Carolina girl after she was abducted by a suspect tracked clear across state lines!

In an incredible story out of Ohio, a deputy uses Flock Safety license plate cameras to locate a missing child and arrest her kidnapper in less than 30 minutes!

Georgia politics is colliding with college football this week on Peach Pundit the Podcast. Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway start with the SEC showdown involving LSU, Lane Kiffin, and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr before turning to the 2026 campaign trail. They break down Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon's relationship with Republican nominee Rick Jackson, the challenge of turning out Trump voters, and the roughly 200,000 Georgians who have shown they are willing to split their tickets. They also discuss Mike Collins, Jon Ossoff, Donald Trump, and the RNC's unusual midterm convention. Then Scot and Buzz dig into Rick Jackson's newly announced “Intelligent Medicaid Expansion” proposal, including Georgia Pathways, work requirements, private insurance, federal Medicaid funding, health care price transparency, telemedicine, and the unanswered questions surrounding the plan. Also this week: Georgia's search for a new voting system, the Georgia Supreme Court's major property rights ruling involving Blue 42 Organics, Democratic attacks on Republican lawmakers Scot Hilton and Deborah Silcox, and another troubling chapter in the debate over Flock Safety cameras and privacy. Peach Pundit the Podcast brings you Georgia politics, policy, campaigns, elections, and plenty of opinions from Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway.

Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras record vehicle details, license plates, bumper stickers and physical marks. The information goes into a centralized, searchable database used by law enforcement. Those in favor of the cameras say they help in solving crimes and finding missing people. Those who oppose the technology say allows for surveillance of citizens without a warrant. We talk about the controversy surrounding Flock cameras, including the heavy concentration of such tools in Black and poor neighborhoods.

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, Veloq, and R&S Logistics, Shelley Huff is back again, joining Chris Walton for another round of Fast Five fun. The former Serta Simmons CEO and Walmart executive, now CEO and Co-Founder of the Interval, joins Chris to discuss: • Amazon's latest limited-time grocery storefront for Labor Day and whether these smaller, occasion-based sales events are smart incremental share-building moves or just a gimmick that doesn't move the needle: https://chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/2026-08-31?article=amazon-offers-digital-labor-day-grocery-store • Ulta Beauty's social media backlash over its use of Flock Safety's automated license-plate reader technology at a small number of stores, and whether retailers can justify surveillance technology as a tool against organized retail crime while managing the inevitable public backlash: https://www.retaildive.com/news/ulta-flock-technology-backlash/829623/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-09-04%20Retail%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:88897%5D&utm_term=Retail%20Dive • Costco quietly shutting down Costco Next, its member-only online marketplace, and what the move says about the role marketplaces should play in club retail: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/09/02/costco-shuts-down-costco-next/91577977007/ • Sephora piloting a new “Drop Shop” storefront on TikTok Shop, featuring exclusive monthly product drops and livestream shopping events, and why brands may see more opportunity in social commerce than traditional marketplaces: https://chainstoreage.com/sephora-debut-tiktok-shop-monthly-drops? • Sprouts Farmers Market naming President and COO Nick Konat as its next CEO as comparable-store sales turn negative, and what his priorities should be as he takes the reins in January: https://www.grocerydive.com/news/sprouts-farmers-market-jack-sinclair-nick-konat-ceo-change/829586/ Plus, Chris and Shelley tackle the lightning round, including their thoughts on Obsession, one-wish willows, and the age-old question: Genie or Samantha? P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/ Music by https://www.hooksounds.com/

Episode Description: Are you being tracked every single time you leave your driveway? On this episode of The Thomas FreeMe Show, we break down one of the most invasive privacy threats facing Americans today: the rapid, unchecked expansion of automated license plate reader (ALPR) networks like Flock Safety. Joining host Thomas FreeMe is guest Christopher Bruce from Huntsville, Alabama. Together, they pull back the curtain on how these massive camera networks are logging our daily movements, why everyday citizens are pushing back against unwarranted surveillance, and how law enforcement personnel have exploited these databases for unauthorized tracking, stalking, and personal use. We also dive into the major national development shaking up the industry: the proposed class-action lawsuit (Schulte v. Flock Group Inc.) targeting Flock for data exposure, weak security protocols, and systemic privacy violations. Tune in to find out if you qualify as part of the class, how the system has been abused, and what you can do to protect your personal freedom. Key Discussion Points: The Surveillance Dragnet: How automated license plate readers track your commutes, work routines, and sensitive visits to medical or mental health providers. Systemic Misuse: Examining documented cases of law enforcement and unauthorized users exploiting database access to stalk or monitor citizens. The Class-Action Lawsuit: Breaking down Schulte v. Flock Group Inc., who is covered under the proposed nationwide class (anyone whose data was collected since January 1, 2024), and how listeners can check their rights. Standing Up for Liberty: Actionable steps communities are taking to push back against corporate and government overreach. Resources & Links Mentioned: Learn more about the Schulte v. Flock class-action lawsuit and check open legal investigations on ClassAction.org. Follow Christopher Bruce's ongoing commentary and work on Facebook Check out all his blogs here: https://themightyswordamericasdeadlysins.blogspot.com/

How should we think about automated license-plate readers, surveillance cameras, drones, and other public safety tools? Rafael Mangual sits down with Rahul Sidhu of Flock Safety to discuss the backlash against ALPR technology, the legal and privacy concerns surrounding surveillance, and the safeguards meant to prevent misuse. They also explore the real-world benefits of these tools in helping police solve crimes, recover stolen vehicles, and respond faster in emergencies.

Veteran law enforcement officers Sergeant Kyle Shoberg and retired Sacramento Police SWAT Officer Mark Redlich break down one of the most controversial technologies in policing today—Flock Safety cameras. Are these license plate reader cameras an essential crime-fighting tool that helps solve violent crimes, recover stolen vehicles, and locate dangerous suspects, or do they represent a growing threat to privacy and mass surveillance? In this episode, we explain how Flock cameras actually work, clear up common misconceptions, discuss real-world cases where they've made an impact, and examine the balance between public safety and civil liberties.

First we address America's most pressing issue: the Trump/Jelly Roll divide. Then we discuss Flock Safety, its abuses, the pushback, and more. Note: we initially had a slightly different angle and intro for this episode planned which is brought up briefly. Articles discussed: https://www.wired.com/story/flock-ai-search-user-interface/ https://www.404media.co/flock-taught-cops-how-to-surveil-no-kings-protesters/ https://www.newsweek.com/anti-flock-camera-protests-surge-12403463 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8W1CpNGgw8 Support us at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer 

Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers can help police solve serious crimes fast. But when police leaders defend that technology by warning citizens about murdered loved ones, kidnapped children, missing family members, or crimes that supposedly will not be solved without it, the conversation starts looking a lot more like fear than public safety.In this Morning Chat, Erik Lavigne breaks down why that approach is wrong and why police departments should be answering legitimate concerns about Flock cameras instead of trying to scare citizens into supporting them.This is not an anti-Flock episode. ALPR technology can be an incredibly powerful investigative tool. The real question is whether agencies are willing to build the accountability around it that such a powerful system demands.We get into privacy concerns, data retention, camera sharing, independent audits, false license plate reads, verification before traffic stops, public-records access, officer training, misuse of police databases, and why an ALPR alert should be treated as an investigative lead rather than unquestioned truth.If police want public support for powerful technology, they have to earn it. Strong policy. Real training. Transparency. Auditing. Access controls. And meaningful consequences when officers misuse the system.The bigger issue goes far beyond Flock. Facial recognition, drones, artificial intelligence, real-time crime centers, and data aggregation are only becoming more powerful. The question is whether accountability can keep up.Two Cops One Donut is about bridging the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve, even when that means having uncomfortable conversations with both sides.send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.comSupport the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc *Send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com

California once again declined to tighten regulations on Flock Safety and other license plate reader systems, despite years of legislative efforts and growing privacy concerns. Supporters say the technology enables mass surveillance and needs stronger safeguards, while law enforcement argues it remains one of the most effective tools available for solving crimes and locating missing people. For now, the state's existing rules remain in place. Jevon Martinez posted videos of himself removing Flock camera towers after Bernalillo County had already canceled its contract with Flock Safety earlier in 2026. Martinez argued that the cameras should have been removed and claimed he was simply helping authorities finish the job. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailYour license plate is not just a number, it is a key that can unlock a timeline of where you have been. We sit down with Robert Fromer, a senior attorney at the Institute for Justice, to unpack how automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) including Flock Safety camera networks collect vehicle data at scale, store it in searchable databases, and create opportunities for both error and abuse. From stalking scandals to misreads that end with innocent drivers pulled over at gunpoint, we focus on the real world costs that rarely show up in glossy “public safety” sales pitches.We also get practical about the Fourth Amendment. We connect modern surveillance to Kyllo v United States and to the Supreme Court's recent geofence warrant ruling (Chatry), which wrestles with the dangers of pervasive, retrospective location tracking. The core question is simple: when government can cheaply map long term routines and sensitive visits, should that power be treated as a search that requires meaningful judicial oversight?Finally, we shift from theory to action. If your city is considering ALPR deployment, we walk through what to ask at public meetings: camera placement, data retention, who can query the system, what approvals are required, whether audits actually happen, and how funding can bypass democratic accountability. We also look ahead to facial recognition and even national security risks when surveillance credentials or data leak.Subscribe for more clear legal conversations, share this with a friend who cares about privacy, and leave a review to help others find the show. Where do you think the warrant line should be drawn?

Governor Ron DeSantis just told automated license plate readers—including Flock Safety cameras—to get off Florida's state roads. Agencies have 30 days to pull them from highway rights-of-way after DeSantis called the explosion of these cameras “out of control.” Supporters say the tech helps catch criminals. Critics say it's a growing surveillance net that tracks ordinary people going about their lives. We break down what the order actually covers, what it doesn't, why several counties are already shutting their programs down, and what this means for privacy vs. public safety. Thank God It's Now. #flock #cameras

Flock Safety cameras are scanning license plates across America, recording where and when vehicles are seen and allowing law enforcement agencies to search a massive shared network.In this episode, we investigate how Flock's automated license plate readers (ALPRs) work, what information they collect, how agencies share and search that data, and reported cases of the technology being misused.Flock says its cameras help police solve crimes and find missing people. Critics warn the same technology could create something far more powerful: a nationwide surveillance system capable of reconstructing where vehicles have traveled.So how much can Flock really see, who can access that information, and could police track your car across America?Watch the full episode on YouTube:▶ https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfTheThirdKindYTSupport the show + unlock bonus episodes:

Automated license plate reader cameras from Atlanta-based Flock Safety have cost Washington taxpayers at least $2 million, and nearly 80 jurisdictions are now rethinking their contracts. Redmond unanimously voted to terminate its agreement in July after community members called the cameras a threat. Washington has no complete public inventory of how many agencies use the technology. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/flock-cameras-cost-washington-taxpayers-millions-as-backlash-grows/ #FlockSafety #LicensePlateReaders #Surveillance #WashingtonState #DataPrivacy #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #Policetech #TaxpayerMoney #ThecenterSquare

AI cameras, drones, licence plate readers, sound detection, Flock - the United States is monitored through a growing, high-tech, and increasingly interconnected surveillance network. In some cities, like Houston, Texas, the true extent of this system is a secret. Law enforcement says this is all for public safety - to prevent crime and assist investigations. Critics think it is an invasion of privacy, open to misuse, and a sneaky tool aiding ICE in President Trump's deportation drive. One company is bearing the brunt of the backlash: Flock Safety. Its network of AI-powered licence plate readers spans over 6000 communities, generating 20 billion vehicle scans a month. Vigilantes have been cutting down Flock devices. Social media is full of tips on how to obstruct or disable the cameras. Ellie House is in Houston, Texas, to investigate the surveillance network authorities do not want you to know about. She sees how Flock has been used by police to fight crime, gets inside the anti-surveillance techlash, and she sits down with Flock CEO Garrett Langley in his Atlanta HQ. This episode of The Documentary, comes to you from Assignment.

Have you noticed those small, sleek black cameras appearing on utility poles and highway overpasses in your neighborhood? They're not just for traffic—they're part of a massive, private AI surveillance network built by a multi-billion dollar company called Flock Safety.In this video, we dive deep into how this proprietary AI system captures "vehicle fingerprints"—logging your license plate, make, model, and even unique identifiers like bumper stickers. More importantly, we explore how this private database potentially bypasses the Fourth Amendment, allowing law enforcement and private entities to track your daily routines without a warrant.We'll cover:What Flock cameras actually are and how they work.The legal implications of private AI surveillance.The growing grassroots movement to map and avoid these cameras.How this system could be used for behavioral conditioning and self-censorship.Learn more about the movement to reclaim your privacy: [Link to DeFlock.me]Join the conversation: What do you think about the rise of private AI surveillance? Have you seen these cameras in your town? Let us know in the comments.00:00 - The Invisible Net: Identifying Flock Cameras01:17 - How the AI "Vehicle Fingerprint" Works02:08 - The Legal Loophole: Bypassing the 4th Amendment02:53 - Privacy Investigations and Backdoor Access03:32 - Real-World Misuse and Stalking Cases04:10 - System Glitches and False Alerts05:21 - The Resistance: Waking Up to the Grid05:38 - DeFlock: The Crowdsourced Resistance Map06:14 - Corporate Panic and the "Terrorist" Label06:48 - Behavioral Conditioning and the Future of Privacy#surveillance  #privacy  #ai  #fourthamendment  #TheSoulTrap #flocksafetySupport the show

AI cameras. Drones. Facial recognition. Sound detection. Flock. The United States is monitored through a growing, high-tech, and increasingly interconnected surveillance network. The police say this is all for public safety - to prevent crime and assist investigations. Critics think it's an invasion of privacy, open to misuse, and a sneaky tool aiding ICE in President Trump's deportation drive.One company is bearing the brunt of the backlash: Flock Safety. Its network of AI-powered licence plate readers spans over 7000 communities, generating 20 billion vehicle scans a month. In some cities - like Houston, Texas - which has over 60 different law enforcement agencies, the full extent of the system is unclear. Many of these authorities won't say publicly how many Flock devices they have.Vigilantes have been cutting down licence plate readers. Social media is full of tips on how to obstruct or disable the cameras. City halls across America are debating their Flock contracts. Meanwhile Flock employees are facing threats to their own safety. Ellie House is in Houston, Texas, investigating the surveillance network authorities want to keep quiet. She sees how Flock has been used by police to fight crime, and gets inside the anti-surveillance ‘techlash'. And she sits down with Flock CEO Garrett Langley in his Atlanta HQ. Presented and produced by Ellie House. Edited by Penny Murphy. Sound mix by Neil Churchill. The Production Coordinator was Gemma Ashman.

Former Newton Police Chief John Carmichael argues Flock Safety cameras can be an asset to law enforcement, despite growing public backlash.

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Get the “Flock” out of here!With the recent spree of vandalism locally and nationwide that has affected FLOCK surveillance cameras, we delve inside the growing vigilante movement to knock out these Automated License Plate Readers.Tonight, on this explosive, investigative, informative brand-new episode of Light ‘Em Up — like an intense laser beam, we're focusing on Flock Automated License Plate Reading Cameras and this AI-driven technology.  The industry, for short refers to them as ALPRs.It seems like Flock Automatic License Plate Reader Cams are everywhere, on every street and corner.   Big brother is certainly watching you and there doesn't seem to be a damned thing you can do about it!Flock Safety's automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from concerned citizens and civil liberties groups, among others.Are they an unlawful, unconstitutional invasion of your privacy?Can you have and expect any expectation of privacy while you are in public? The argument rages on.Flock Safety is a private company based in Atlanta, GA valued at $8bn that supplies the lion's share of the license plate-reading cameras used by law enforcement departments across the nation.Law enforcement agencies have embraced them, but police departments are not the only customers. College campuses and homeowner's associations have also put up the cameras.More municipalities, both large and small, are budgeting for them. More than 7,000 organizations in the United States have contracts with Flock Safety, according to the company.The proliferation of Flock cameras has divided the public and rattled civil liberties watchdogs.The ACLU argues that the extensive network:—                 constitutes mass surveillance,—                 raises privacy concerns regarding tracking daily habits,—                 and can be used to track people attending protests or religious institutions.How do you feel about your every move being watched and surveilled by the government?Does this fact stress you out or perhaps make you feel anxious?Or do these cameras provide you with a heightened sense of physical safety and security?—                 Do you think these cameras offer any significant crime reduction?—                 Do you feel unease from a loss of privacy?We want to know … you can email us at prizzo7778@gmail.comTell us exactly how you feel about the Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras taking your picture EVERY time you drive down the street:—                 Do you even notice?—                 Do you care?Some say the cameras are a valuable tool to help catch criminals and senior citizens when they wander away from their homes, while critics argue that the information they collect can be misused by the government or rogue law enforcement officers.Several law enforcement officers have been disciplined for misusing data from Flock's cameras, including an officer in Milwaukee who was criminally charged after using camera data to track someone he was dating and the person's ex.We'll examine what the Supreme Court has said about this.—                 Does the government throw a too large and too wide of a dragnet … considering EVERY person to be a suspect?That isn't how the U.S. Constitution works, and it doesn't permit that, either.All people are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law and an officer must possess a reasonable, articulable suspicion of a specific crime that has been committed to briefly stop or detain a person. That kind of stop is referred to as a Terry Stop.We'll examine exactly what Flock cameras are:We'll share with you why they've come under such public fire as they produce a treasure-trove of highly sophisticated surveillance records instantly. Sure, proponents say this helps prevent crime, opponents say the information can be dangerous in the wrong hands and are the tools of tyranny and control.That criticism has intensified as the Trump administration has carried out immigration crackdowns across the nation, fueling concerns about clients sharing license plate information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies.In Washington State, at least seven police departments and one sheriff's office had granted access to the U.S. Border Patrol to their license plate reader networks in 2025, according to an analysis by the University of Washington. An audit by the city of Columbus, Ohio, found that its Flock data had been searched more than 15,000 times for potential immigration-related purposes since 2024.Since the company's inception in 2017, many municipalities have added the popular technology, however as of late more communities have either deactivated the cameras or canceled their contracts with ALPR suppliers because of complaints about mass surveillance and what critics have called a lack of guardrails over who can access the information.This technology is testing the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, in ways the constitutional framers could never have anticipated.You can register for Flock Safety's SafeList here: How Flock's SafeList Removes Your Car From Camera SearchesFrequently Asked Questions | Flock SafetyListen to our first episode on this topic, here.We speak the truth, protect the vulnerable and always pursue justice.Tune in for all the explosive details and our sponsors Newsly & Feedspot!We want to hear from you!Support the show

How much liberty are you willing to trade for "safety" before the surveillance state becomes the point? And if Washington has a spending problem, why does every solution somehow involve taking more of your money? It's Dumb Bleep of the Week, and Flock Safety's AI-powered camera network kicks off a much bigger argument about government surveillance, privacy, probable cause, and whether Americans should ever accept a "compromise" between liberty and security. We also get into Target apologizing over a Halloween costume, Karen Attiah's fight with The Washington Post, a viral abortion argument framed around love, and the DSA's awkward problem with abolishing police and prisons. Then it's Thomas Massie versus Trump-world Republicans, the 17th Amendment, the $40 trillion national debt, federal spending versus tax revenue, Calvin Coolidge on taxation, Trump's "Lake America" antics, and a Callaway Golf ad that triggered an absurd corporate apology. Follow or subscribe to Good Morning Liberty, share the show, and leave a rating or review. If your app supports comments or likes, jump in and tell us which entry deserves Dumb Bleep of the Week. #Libertarian #FlockSafety #GovernmentSpending #ThomasMassie #DumbBleepOfTheWeek CHAPTERS 00:00 Dumb Bleep of the Week Begins 02:00 Flock Safety and Liberty vs. Security 16:45 Target's "Offensive" Halloween Costume 24:00 Karen Attiah and The Washington Post 34:15 The "Abortion for Love" Argument 41:00 DSA Wants to Abolish Police and Prisons 49:00 Thomas Massie vs. Trump's Republican Party 55:00 The $40 Trillion Spending Problem 1:02:00 Trump Enters Dumb Bleep of the Week 1:08:30 Calvin Coolidge on Government and Taxes 1:12:00 Trump's "Lake America" 1:14:30 The Callaway Golf Apology Backlash   Join GML: https://joingml.com All GML Links: https://gml.bio.link Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub Martens Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:12]Flock's Own Patent Calls It a "Dynamic Surveillance Network" — Not a Camera, an Interstate SystemPatent abstract: a system for object-based query of archived video from unrelated sources; changed its name to Flock Safety for marketing but the purpose never changed.────────────────────────────────────────[00:07:40]Florida Police 3D-Printed a Fake Flock Camera as a Decoy — Then Charged a Man With Three Felonies for Destroying ItGrand theft and computer equipment charges for a piece of plastic with no electronics; like charging someone for poaching when they shot a decoy duck.────────────────────────────────────────[00:17:27]Savannah Georgia: Four Officers Arrested for Using Flock to Stalk Personal Acquaintances and Family MembersTwo employees already fired for the same conduct weeks earlier; second wave; now a poster child for police abuse of AI surveillance.────────────────────────────────────────[01:10:42]Nine Federal Circuit Courts Say the Public Can Film Police — but Cops Still Have ImmunityIn the same case the police got qualified immunity for violating rights; you must carry ID and hand it over on demand; Knight: net loss.────────────────────────────────────────[01:16:30]GTA6 Developer Subpoenas Microsoft and Discord to Find a Leaker — Exposing What They Keep on All of UsThey want every account ID, registration email, login IP, phone number, device identifiers, and OneDrive content associated with any server connected to the leak.────────────────────────────────────────[01:42:46]Pennsylvania's Two Measles Deaths Are a Lie — Lancaster Coroner Found No Measles Deaths; CDC Was Refused the DataCounty health commissioner and CDC both asked for data; state won't give it; coroner recorded one death with measles present but not as cause.────────────────────────────────────────[01:45:18]Dolly Parton Died Four Days After Entering a Cancer Center — Knight: That Is TurbocancerRapid-onset aggressive cancer is a known signature of mRNA vaccine damage; admitted Friday, died Tuesday; prominent vaccine promoter at Vanderbilt.────────────────────────────────────────[01:54:14]Canada Hits Back — 25% Tariff on American Fish and Seafood; Maine Lobster in the CrossfireCanadian aluminum, steel, and auto parts making American cars affordable are being cut off; Trump is destroying industry just like he's destroying farms.────────────────────────────────────────[01:01:04]Federal Reserve Meeting in Jackson Hole — Arteman: Interest Rates Are 100% Irrelevant in Five YearsMinutia while the system collapses; can't Volcker-shock out when the Iran war is driving inflation and the debt ceiling is raised $5 trillion.────────────────────────────────────────[00:51:47]Silver Suppression Trade Is Breaking Down — Once It Broke the All-Time High, All Bets Are OffGold to silver ratio hit over 100 to 1 when gold was $3,500; not based on reality; shorts are gone; silver has a lot of room to run. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:12]Flock's Own Patent Calls It a "Dynamic Surveillance Network" — Not a Camera, an Interstate SystemPatent abstract: a system for object-based query of archived video from unrelated sources; changed its name to Flock Safety for marketing but the purpose never changed.────────────────────────────────────────[00:07:40]Florida Police 3D-Printed a Fake Flock Camera as a Decoy — Then Charged a Man With Three Felonies for Destroying ItGrand theft and computer equipment charges for a piece of plastic with no electronics; like charging someone for poaching when they shot a decoy duck.────────────────────────────────────────[00:17:27]Savannah Georgia: Four Officers Arrested for Using Flock to Stalk Personal Acquaintances and Family MembersTwo employees already fired for the same conduct weeks earlier; second wave; now a poster child for police abuse of AI surveillance.────────────────────────────────────────[01:10:42]Nine Federal Circuit Courts Say the Public Can Film Police — but Cops Still Have ImmunityIn the same case the police got qualified immunity for violating rights; you must carry ID and hand it over on demand; Knight: net loss.────────────────────────────────────────[01:16:30]GTA6 Developer Subpoenas Microsoft and Discord to Find a Leaker — Exposing What They Keep on All of UsThey want every account ID, registration email, login IP, phone number, device identifiers, and OneDrive content associated with any server connected to the leak.────────────────────────────────────────[01:42:46]Pennsylvania's Two Measles Deaths Are a Lie — Lancaster Coroner Found No Measles Deaths; CDC Was Refused the DataCounty health commissioner and CDC both asked for data; state won't give it; coroner recorded one death with measles present but not as cause.────────────────────────────────────────[01:45:18]Dolly Parton Died Four Days After Entering a Cancer Center — Knight: That Is TurbocancerRapid-onset aggressive cancer is a known signature of mRNA vaccine damage; admitted Friday, died Tuesday; prominent vaccine promoter at Vanderbilt.────────────────────────────────────────[01:54:14]Canada Hits Back — 25% Tariff on American Fish and Seafood; Maine Lobster in the CrossfireCanadian aluminum, steel, and auto parts making American cars affordable are being cut off; Trump is destroying industry just like he's destroying farms.────────────────────────────────────────[01:01:04]Federal Reserve Meeting in Jackson Hole — Arteman: Interest Rates Are 100% Irrelevant in Five YearsMinutia while the system collapses; can't Volcker-shock out when the Iran war is driving inflation and the debt ceiling is raised $5 trillion.────────────────────────────────────────[00:51:47]Silver Suppression Trade Is Breaking Down — Once It Broke the All-Time High, All Bets Are OffGold to silver ratio hit over 100 to 1 when gold was $3,500; not based on reality; shorts are gone; silver has a lot of room to run. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

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USA hay 5,000 ciudades con cámaras que no son del gobierno, son de una empresa privada llamada Flock Safety. Leen tu placa, tu color de carro, a dónde vas, y guardan todo 30 días. A eso súmale Ring de Amazon, Clearview AI que reconoce tu cara con fotos de Instagram, y cámaras con IA que detectan si usas el celular manejando.En Washington D.C. ya hay más de 300. En Texas, Florida y California están en cada esquina.En este episodio de 1 hora: cómo funcionan, quién puede ver tus datos, por qué ICE y la policía las aman, qué dice la ley, y cómo saber si hay una cerca de tu casa.No es teoría de conspiración, es el mapa público de Flock.#FlockSafety #ALPR #vigilancia #privacidad #Ring #ClearviewAI #USA #WashingtonDC #camaras #seguridad

Governor Josh Shapiro has a 16-point advantage over state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, the Republican candidate in the run for Pennsylvania governor. Shapiro is hoping to boost other Democrats on the ballot.Pennsylvania health officials announce that two unvaccinated people from Lancaster County have died after contracting measles. They are the first measles-related fatalities this year in the United States. State leaders blame vaccine misinformation from the Trump administration in waning immunization rates.Health officials are holding pop-up vaccination clinics across the commonwealth to offer measles, mumps and rubella shots.The nation's transportation secretary visited Luzerne County on Tuesday to get a first-hand look at a closed Susquehanna River bridge near Wilkes-Barre. Sean Duffy made some promises about getting that and another bridge crossing the Susquehanna River reopened.U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is on what he calls the Great American Energy Comeback Tour. That included a recent stop in Schuylkill County, where he toured a power station fueled by coal waste.With privacy and safety concerns mounting around automatic license plate reader systems, state lawmakers are considering guardrails on their use. The move comes as a major purveyor of the equipment, Flock Safety, responded by tightening its own controls.Governor Josh Shapiro is leaning on an unconventional hire: a former Trump administration official.The investigation which led to this month's arrests of over a dozen current and former students at Penn State on drug trafficking charges dates back almost two years. Train travelers in Pennsylvania will benefit from a recently announced infusion of federal funds. Amtrak is receiving an additional $2 billion, which will be used to purchase new train cars to replace the current fleet which dates back to the 1970s.Kinley Rasmus is making history at the Little League World Series. The 12-year-old pitcher and shortstop from Phenix City, Alabama, has set a record with five hits, the most ever by a girl in the tournament. It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

The reasoning is the interesting part. Rogers's team reportedly believes AIPAC spending would backfire and help El-Sayed, which is roughly what happened in the primary, where heavy spending on Haley Stevens preceded her loss. At a Myrtle Beach rally for Darlene Graham, Trump said out loud what Republicans have been worrying about privately: his voters do not turn out when he is not on the ballot. Hawk pairs that with what has happened to gas, groceries, and utility bills since January. Then a useful explainer on the Lindsay Clancy case, prompted by Jonathan Turley. An insanity defense necessarily concedes the underlying act and argues criminal responsibility, and burdens of proof vary by state. Last, Flock CEO Garrett Langley on Fox arguing privacy cannot be the primary concern. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

The Sheriff Bob Fletcher breaks down the use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras across Ramsey County, how they've contributed to sharp drops in auto theft and violent crime, the auditing and data practices in place, and why he sees them as a key public-safety tool amid ongoing debates in St. Paul and beyond. Then the conversation turns to the upcoming Minnesota State Fair: the extra security measures, increased staffing (especially after dark on the Midway), warning letters sent to hundreds of young people with possible gang ties, and the overall plans to keep the Great Minnesota Get-Together safe for the expected crowds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 25. National affairs reporter Kris Maher discusses how the AI surveillance company has become the target of bipartisan anger. And Canada retaliates against U.S. tariffs with some of its own. Ottawa-based reporter Paul Vieira says the tariffs are strategic—they target products from states in play in the U.S. midterm elections. Plus, Dolly Parton has died. The songwriter behind hits including “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You” was 80 years old. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are being surveyed constantly. Propped up on hundreds of telephone poles, stop signs, and rods are automated license plate recognition technologies.There are many types of surveillance technology, but Flock Safety is one making news as people in Columbus and across the country react to their use. These small devices capture license plate information, as well as bumper stickers and other items on your car.In theory, they are meant to track cars after a crime has been committed, to find missing people, and to be a tool for law enforcement.But, in recent months, this is not what has happened. Individuals have abused this technology. People are concerned about their privacy and how data from these are stored. And for some people, their safety has been compromised by these devices.Guests:Katie Geniusz, reporter with WOSUEmmanuel V. Remy, Columbus City Councilmember and chair of Public Safety and Criminal Justice CommitteeDrew Harwell, technology reporter for The Washington Post

Flock Safety—and the company's automated license plate readers—have been in the news a lot lately. And just last week, Bay Area activists led a series of protests against the company and what they see as a growing surveillance state. Today, we're sharing an episode from our friends at Close All Tabs about the fight over Flock, and what we know about how its data is used. Plus, creative ways some residents are fighting back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unleashed! The Political News Hour with Mayor Deb – The movie told the story of the coastal town of Bodega Bay, California, and how it was besieged by unexplained attacks from seagulls, crows, and other flocks of birds. Today another kind of “flock” is in our airspace and on the attack. Beginning in 2020, Flock Safety surveillance cameras began popping up everywhere...

Flock Safety, the company behind the AI-enabled street cameras, has grown into a multibillion-dollar surveillance giant over the last few years. Supporters say the cameras have helped police reduce crime and solve cases. But critics say they violate privacy rights and are easily misused. WSJ's Kris Maher reports on recent Flock protests and how the company is responding to the backlash. Imani Moise hosts. Further Listening: - The Vanishing of an Anti-AI Activist - The ‘Class of AI' Enters the Workforce Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Bay Area cities from Oakland to San Francisco have contracts with Flock Safety, a surveillance company that offers license plate readers that yield far more data than an average speed camera. Many citizens and privacy activists are concerned that the cameras are collecting so much information it's actually a violation of our fourth amendment rights. But law enforcement agencies and their supporters argue that since cities started using the cameras, crime has gone down. Bay Curious listener Dennis Riley has heard some of the news about Flock cameras and began to wonder, how much information do they have about someone like him, who hasn't done anything wrong and isn't suspected of a crime. We dig into why Flock is so controversial, how the technology works and learn what kind of information the cameras are collecting about people and vehicles that pass by. Additional Resources: Why Is Flock Safety So Controversial in the Bay Area? Read the transcript for this episode Sign up for our newsletter Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Morgan Sung. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Christopher Beale, Anna Casalme and Olivia Allen-Price. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Military families say service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are enduring mold, food shortages, and deteriorating mental health during an extended deployment tied to the war in Iran. MS Now’s Priya Sridhar explains what families are describing, and why lawmakers are demanding answers. It’s been a year since President Trump sent the National Guard to Washington, D.C. NOTUS’s Martin Austermuhle breaks down the mission’s mounting cost, and tells us what locals make of troops becoming a fixture in the city. Hollywood just wrapped its first $4 billion summer since the pandemic. Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains what’s fueling its rebound. Plus, a federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, Flock Safety announced new privacy safeguards for its surveillance cameras, and what it takes to complete a marathon when there’s wine involved. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick. Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, you can contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.