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New Hanover County is demanding a $53K refund from Flock after voting to cancel the portion of their surveillance contract involving automatic license plate readers—raising eyebrows over privacy, oversight, and whether the county truly canceled the whole deal or just amended it. The original February 2025 contract, set to run through spring 2027, included both plate readers and advanced Condor cameras that can track and store footage in real time. While the county keeps the high-tech Condors, the sheriff says losing the plate readers hurts operations. Flock hasn’t agreed to the partial refund yet, leaving tensions simmering as community groups push for clarity on what exactly was canceled—and who’s really paying for what.

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https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2026/09/15/county-asks-flock-for-53k-alpr-refund-still-on-hook-for-condor-cameras/

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