Police praise Flock Safety camera successes as privacy concerns continue

Fargo police: Feature that would allow some Flock cameras to track people is disabled

Five Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras can lock onto and follow moving people; Fargo PD says Guardian Mode is turned off and cameras are controlled manually

Cameras aid officers; concerns addressed

Automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras installed on heavily traveled sections of Wilkes County roads within the last year helped solve numerous serious crimes, while also raising civil liberties-related questions and concerns.

Police praise Flock Safety camera successes as privacy concerns continue

Even though some people oppose Flock Safety cameras, police in Medina and Akron said the technology is proving its value after it recently helped officers in two separate incidents.

Illinois police double down on license plate readers

Automatic license plate readers, such as those made by Flock Safety, are camera systems used to capture images of license plates. Opponents of ALPRs have expressed their frustration towards the technology, not only by protesting, but also through vandalization. One such example is the destruction of half of Park Ridge, Illinois’ license plate readers last... The post Illinois police double down on license plate readers appeared first on The Dail…

Tupelo police explain use of license plate readers amid privacy concerns

TUPELO – The Tupelo Police Department is addressing questions about license plate readers, saying the technology is used for criminal investigations and public safety rather than automated traffic enforcement or routine tracking of residents. Police said license plate readers capture images of license plates and basic vehicle characteristics. The system does not identify drivers or passengers. According to the department, officers use the infor…