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In Franklin County, Pennsylvania, state police are racing to recover stolen Flock license plate cameras after five have been vandalized — including one famously replaced with an American flag. With up to 16 cameras in use (including those owned by businesses), the incident has ignited a fierce debate over privacy vs. public safety. Law enforcement insists these tools are vital for tracking missing persons and fugitives — not general surveillance — and data is scrubbed after 30 days. But locals aren’t convinced, prompting a protest this Saturday from DeFlock Franklin County, who argue that while they don’t support vandalism, history shows protests — even illegal ones — can drive change. The investigation is ongoing as tensions simmer between tech-enabled policing and civil liberties.

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