Texas banned state agencies from spending on Flock cameras, while the Florida administration rescinded approvals for the system, championed by Ron DeSantis.
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What happened
Texas banned state agencies from spending on Flock cameras, while the Florida administration rescinded approvals for the system, championed by Ron DeSantis.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Texas has halted state funding for camera technology, and Ron DeSantis has ordered the removal of license plate readers.Sub-event
Texas banned state agency spending on Flock cameras; Florida administration rescinded approvals.1 source
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Texas
state of the United States of America
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Florida
state of the United States of America
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Related events
- Flock Safety cameras were discontinued on county roads and ordered removed from the state highway system in Liberty County, Florida.
- City council in Robinson, Texas, debates the use and potential renewal of a Flock Safety surveillance contract.
- Sheriff in Leon County suspended Flock Safety camera use, and the Governor announced removal of cameras on state highways.
- Jason Brodeur intends to ban Flock Safety surveillance cameras statewide in Florida.
- Hood County voted to stop using Flock safety cameras.