Oklahoma City City Council renewed a contract with Flock Safety, despite local opposition from advocates like Jarrett Freeman and the ACLU.
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What happened
Oklahoma City City Council renewed a contract with Flock Safety, despite local opposition from advocates like Jarrett Freeman and the ACLU.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Activists in OKC are pushing to 'DeFlock' as the company's origins are linked to Georgia Tech.1 source
City Council renewed the surveillance contract, while local advocates pushed back against the technology.1 source
OKC City Council debated renewing the Flock Safety ALPR vendor contract.1 source
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Oklahoma City
city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States
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American Civil Liberties Union
American advocacy group
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- The City of Atlanta is utilizing Flock Safety surveillance systems for public safety operations, and the Mayor has ordered a review of their usage.
- San Diego City Council is using Flock Safety's ALPR system, which has drawn political attention and petitions.
- City council in Lynchburg reviews a contract for the use of surveillance technology provided by Flock Safety.