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LAPD suspends use of Flock surveillance cameras over privacy issues
By Dakota Smith at Los Angeles Times - California
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
Privacy concerns led the LAPD to pause its use of Flock Safety's license plate surveillance cameras. The company has been criticized for allowing federal and national to access its data.
Key takeaway The company has been criticized for allowing federal and national to access its data.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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What is this story about? Privacy concerns led the LAPD to pause its use of Flock Safety's license plate surveillance cameras. The company has been criticized for allowing federal and national to access its data.
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