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Huntington, located in West Virginia, is facing a major development regarding the adoption of license plate reader technology by Flock Safety.

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Huntington, located in West Virginia, is facing a major development regarding the adoption of license plate reader technology by Flock Safety.

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  1. VASS organizes against Flock's technology in Huntington, while lawmakers question its transparency.1 source
  2. A city has contracted Flock Safety for surveillance hardware, and Mayor Patrick Farrell has discussed the deployment of the technology.Sub-event
  3. Cameras are sparking public rebellion in Huntington, with both Democrats and Republicans supporting the anti-Flock movement.Sub-event
  4. Lawmakers criticized Flock Safety's testimony amid Huntington's decision to partner with the company.1 source
  5. A city council approved a $2.1 million contract for surveillance technology, leading to lawsuits regarding the Fourth Amendment and prompting legislative guardrails in West Virginia.Sub-event
  6. Huntington adopted license plate reader technology from Flock Safety, while legislators scrutinized its use and data collection.1 source

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