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FOX 11 reports that Menasha voted to terminate its Flock contract and that neighboring Neenah is working toward termination as well.
FOX 11 NewsSep 8, 2026News reportingFlock Safety
The New York Post reports, based on its analysis of government procurement records, that Flock technology has been rolled out in at least 100 school districts, and that students are increasingly organizing against campus cameras. The 100-district figure is the outlet's own count.
New York PostSep 8, 2026News reportingFlock Safety
WTNH reports that South Windsor residents pressed the town council over who can access the town's Flock data and where it is stored, with the police chief addressing the council directly.
WTNHSep 8, 2026News reportingFlock Safety
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she will review how the state uses Flock cameras, after several Arizona local governments ended contracts or changed their policies with the company.
Just the News / The Center SquareSep 7, 2026News reportingFlock Safety
A plain-English tour of automated license plate readers, what they record, and why reasonable people argue about them.
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