Hood County Discontinues Use of Flock Cameras Amid National Privacy Debate

Texas constable unplugs Flock cameras over privacy concerns

A Hood County constable unplugged and covered three Flock cameras as officials move to end the county's contract amid privacy and oversight concerns.

Hood County Shuts Down Flock Cameras Over Privacy And Mass Surveillance Concerns

Hood County constables cover Flock cameras Image by Constable John ShirleyFacebookHood County, located about 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth, has shut down and covered its network of Flock automated license plate reader cameras after county commissioners and residents raised concerns about privacy and the potential for mass surveillance. Hood County Constable John D. Shirley announced the move over the weekend, sharing photos of cameras that ha…

Hood County discontinues use of Flock cameras amid national privacy debate

A North Texas county has become the second county in the state to discontinue the use of controversial Flock cameras.

Hood County covers Flock cameras after privacy concerns

Hood County Constable covers, unplugs Flock cameras after nationwide backlash

A Hood County constable says Flock license plate reader cameras are being uninstalled countywide as privacy concerns grow nationwide.

Hood County Constable disables Flock cameras over privacy concerns, earns public support

Hood County Constable John D. Shirley made noise online with his expression of displeasure for Flock, continuing a debate on privacy and surveillance.