- Arizona officials are weighing contract renewals and proposing statewide standards for license plate readers involving Flock Safety.
- Tempe, an Arizona city, is facing camera scrutiny regarding its use of surveillance technology, including Flock Safety.
Tempe city ended its contract with Flock Safety after powering down cameras. State review is ongoing.
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What happened
Tempe city ended its contract with Flock Safety after powering down cameras. State review is ongoing.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.MapQuest app identifies Flock Safety, Motorola, and PlateSmart cameras in Tempe.1 source
- Tempe canceled its contract with Flock Safety and approved a new contract with a Scottsdale-based company, Axon.Sub-event
Tempe city ends Flock Safety contract; state review scrutinizes technology use.1 source
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Tempe
city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
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Arizona
state of the United States of America
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