Flock Safety is facing scrutiny over its use of ALPR technology in West Virginia, with the technology being used in the state.
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Updated Oct 12
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Flock Safety is facing scrutiny over its use of ALPR technology in West Virginia, with the technology being used in the state.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Lawmakers in West Virginia are considering new regulations for AI surveillance technology.Sub-event
- Pushback against Flock cameras in multiple towns including Alexandria, Elkton, Bridgewater, and Fairfax, with Institute for Justice weighing in.Sub-event
- Flock Safety approved a contract to install camera systems in Huntington, examining technology expansion through client cases.Sub-event
ALPR technology use by Flock Safety in West Virginia is under scrutiny.1 source
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Institute for Justice
libertarian non-profit public interest law firm in the USA
Nothing else this week.
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West Virginia
state of the United States of America
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