New Bedford temporarily suspends use of Flock as the surveillance cameras come under increased scrutiny
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The city of New Bedford has temporarily suspended its use of Flock automated license plate reader surveillance cameras. The suspension comes amid growing scrutiny regarding the deployment of such technology by police and federal government entities.
In addition to the action taken in New Bedford, the automated license plate reader system is currently facing similar questions and public scrutiny in at least one other small town within Massachusetts.
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theconservativetreehouse.comBroad national scrutiny of police and federal surveillance camera usage
The Boston Globe (Boston, US)Local Massachusetts suspension and questions surrounding license plate readers
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