Coverage dated August 27, 2026

Congress launches investigation into Flock Safety license plate readers

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Congress has launched an investigation into Flock Safety, asking the company to answer questions and hand over documents regarding its license plate reader cameras. The inquiry follows bipartisan concerns from lawmakers over privacy and data access

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  1. Sun Times

    What to know about Flock's controversial license plate readers (opens Sun Times)

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    License plate readers have sparked a heated, nationwide debate over mass surveillance tools in law enforcement. And Flock Safety, one of the more commonly known private security companies that markets plate readers, has found itself at the center.

  2. MyStateline

    Congress launches investigation into Flock Safety license plate readers (opens MyStateline)

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    Congress has launched an investigation into Flock Safety, asking the company to answer questions and hand over documents regarding its license plate reader cameras. The inquiry follows bipartisan concerns from lawmakers over privacy and data access

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