The Bastrop City Council has decommissioned its Flock camera system, following a period of scrutiny and calls for regulation of future ALPR technology in Central Texas.
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Updated Sep 13
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What happened
The Bastrop City Council has decommissioned its Flock camera system, following a period of scrutiny and calls for regulation of future ALPR technology in Central Texas.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Police chief Jeff Barnett defends technology as Claudia Zapata pushes to end Bastrop's Flock camera contract.1 source
- A city council ended its contract with Flock Safety regarding license plate readers.Sub-event
Bastrop City Council decommissioned Flock camera system after review.1 source
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Bastrop
city in and county seat of Bastrop County, Texas, United States
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city council
legislative body that governs a city, municipality or local government area
Related events
- Bastrop is noted as being part of a growing number of cities in Central Texas.
- City council in Robinson, Texas, debates the use and potential renewal of a Flock Safety surveillance contract.
- Flock Safety, a company providing ALPR services, is involved in a story about the expansion of its camera network and its use by law enforcement in Texas, alongside partners like Motorola Solutions.