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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.
  3. Flock's LPR systems have become widespread across Connecticut, prompting resident advocacy via Instagram and leading to cancellations by various municipalities.

Manchester Cancels Contract with Flock Safety Amid Surveillance Pushback

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Manchester's board of directors voted 5-4 to cancel its contract with Flock Safety and remove 18 cameras before the New Year. This action follows public pushback against the company's high-tech data collection systems across Connecticut. Manchester is now at least the fifth town in the state to agree to pause data collection or pull down cameras.

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Why it matters

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The cancellation reduces Flock Safety's revenue stream from municipal contracts. This trend of cancellations in Connecticut reflects growing public opposition to surveillance technology and data tracking.

Flock Safety's license plate reader systems are widespread across Connecticut, prompting resident advocacy and leading to cancellations by various municipalities.

From courant.com

Who's involved

  • Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company that provides AI surveillance services
  • ManchesterCity whose board canceled the contract with Flock Safety

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  • Flock SafetySpeculative

    Flock Safety might see a reduction in revenue from municipal contracts due to the cancellation.

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