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APD's plate reader technology assists in shooting arrest, but spurs City Council debate

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By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD) continues to use a relatively new license plate reading system called Flock. APD has had a similar operation, Axon, in its patrol cars for close to a year. The two pieces of software are funded, in part, by an annual Department of Justice Assistance Grant. In 2024, the DOJ found APD eligible to receive a 2024 award. The …

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Trial set over license plate-reading cameras – Palo Alto Daily Post

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A lawsuit against a city that uses the same license plate-reading cameras that have blanketed the Peninsula is headed to trial. Federal Judge Mark Davis ruled that Flock Safety’s cameras in Norfolk, Va., could violate the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches because the cameras track people’s movements over an extended period of time. Supreme Court rulings Davis cited a 2018 Supreme Cou…

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Central Texas continues to grapple with use of license plate readers

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – The San Marcos City Council voted on Tuesday to postpone its decision to purchase more license plate readers, citing the need for additional time to review policies on data security and privacy concerns. This move follows concerns raised by some Austin City Council members at their meeting last week. The San Marcos City Council agenda item to use around $125,000 to purchase more of the technology was in front of counci…

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APD's plate reader technology assists in shooting arrest, but spurs City Council debate

By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD) continues to use a relatively new license plate reading system called Flock. APD has had a similar operation, Axon, in its patrol cars for close to a year. The two pieces of software are funded, in part, by an annual Department of Justice Assistance Grant. In 2024, the DOJ found APD eligible to receive a 2024 award. The …

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Privacy concern or safety measure? | Bartesville split on possible Flock cam ban

Tim Sherrick, City Counselor of Ward 1 in Bartlesville, proposed banning Flock cameras, which are intended to increase public safety by reading license plates. They've been in place since September 2024 within the city limits. However, community members said they're split about the proposed ban.Tiffany Lammon, a Bartlesville local, favors keeping the flock cameras."It's great, an extra layer of safety for moms," said Lammon. Deputy Chief Andrew …

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WLOS broke the news in Asheville, United States on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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