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Flock Safety is deploying nearly 100,000 solar-powered cameras across 6,000+ communities in 49 states—each acting as a high-tech license plate reader that captures detailed vehicle data, including make, model, color, and bumper stickers. Designed to help law enforcement track stolen cars and catch criminals, the system has sparked fierce debate: while supporters hail it as a crime-fighting breakthrough, critics warn of massive privacy risks, including unwarranted surveillance and lack of oversight, with data sometimes stored for 30 days or more. With Flock refusing to disclose camera locations, citizen-mapped databases have emerged—though often mixing data from other companies and lacking verification. Cities are now weighing removal or strict regulations, highlighting a growing tension between public safety tech and individual privacy rights.

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