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Fresno’s police are under fire for deploying Flock Safety cameras—70 active units scanning license plates and gathering vehicle data—amid growing community outcry over privacy and mass surveillance. Chief Mindy Casto defends the tech as vital for tracking gang violence and solving crimes, noting data is auto-deleted after 30 days unless tied to an active case, and access is tightly controlled. But critics like Sam Mills argue for less invasive alternatives, while others like Alfred Aldrete demand stricter oversight and regulation. With the city’s contract set to expire in 2026 and funding tied to a grant, residents still have a voice in the future of this controversial AI surveillance program.

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