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LA Police Drop Flock Cameras Over Privacy Concerns

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

The Los Angeles Police Department declined to renew its contract with Flock, citing data privacy issues. The automated license plate reader system had been used for surveillance. The decision reflects growing scrutiny of law enforcement technology.

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The move signals a rare win for privacy advocates, but the broader trend of police adopting AI surveillance tools continues.
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