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  1. New incidents involving Flock Safety include camera vandalism in Connecticut, officer arrests in Georgia for data misuse, and a political proposal to cut federal funding.
  2. Police in Connecticut are using Flock Safety cameras, and the state is currently implementing privacy protections regarding their use.

Residents and Municipalities Challenge Flock Safety's Surveillance Cameras in Connecticut

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Aug 26
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What happened

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Flock Safety's license plate readers (LPRs) are widespread across Connecticut, with half of the state's local police departments using the technology. Residents are organizing on Instagram to advocate for the removal of the cameras, leading to various municipalities canceling their contracts with Flock Safety. Flock Safety describes its products as crime-fighting tools, but residents worry about the invasive nature of the data collection.

From ctmirror.org

Why it matters

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The widespread deployment of Flock Safety's surveillance equipment in Connecticut is facing resistance from residents and local governments. The cancellation of contracts by municipalities directly impacts Flock Safety's sales and deployment of its technology.

Police in Connecticut are currently using Flock Safety cameras, and the state is working to implement privacy protections regarding their use.

From ctmirror.org

Who's involved

  • Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company that manufactures LPR systems
  • ConnecticutState where Flock Safety's LPR systems are widespread and privacy protections are being implemented
  • InstagramSocial network platform used by residents to organize advocacy against the cameras

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Flock SafetySpeculative

    Might see reduced revenue and slower deployment of its LPR systems due to municipal contract cancellations.

How it developed

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  1. Manchester board canceled its contract with Flock Safety, even as the company's systems continue to spread across Connecticut.Sub-event
  2. Flock Safety deployed cameras in South Windsor, Connecticut.Sub-event
  3. Ultra Violet is running a pressure campaign against Ulta Beauty after the retailer installed Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras.Sub-event
  4. Flock LPRs are widespread in CT; residents are using Instagram for advocacy while municipalities cancel contracts.1 source

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