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Expressed concerns about the expansion of mass surveillance networks and Flock camera contracts.
Briefing — September 16, 2026 · 7:37:42 →News & external sources (10)
DeSoto launches portal to ease fears over Flock camera usage
Clarence Ford, co-owner of Big Tony’s West Philly Cheesesteaks, expresses concern over the data usage of Flock cameras as DeSoto launches a transparency site.
Fort Worth police chief to defend flock cameras, combat against misuse
Chief Garcia says the technology is vital to fighting crime but acknowledges guardrails are needed. Anti-Flock groups across Texas are pushing back over privacy.
Texas funding freeze forces cities to address Flock use
Texas funding freeze forces cities to address Flock use The Texas Tribune
Plano Police stop use of 90+ Flock cameras after state funding pause
Police Chief Ed Drain said his department would not seek alternative funding sources for the cameras as it waits for legislative action from Austin next year.
Dallas Police Chief Comeaux says he thinks paused Flock camera program 'will come back'
About half of the more than 700 Flock licenses plate camera readers in Dallas will shut down after Gov. Abbott paused the program that funded them.
Dallas Flock cameras are here to stay. Here's what data DPD collects and how they use it
Dallas Flock cameras are here to stay. Here's what data DPD collects and how they use it keranews.org
Dallas debates use of Flock cameras as one North Texas city opts out of program
Dallas debates use of Flock cameras as one North Texas city opts out of program CBS News
Texas Cities and Counties Break with Flock Cameras Amid Backlash to AI-Enhanced Automatic License Plate Readers
Texas Cities and Counties Break with Flock Cameras Amid Backlash to AI-Enhanced Automatic License Plate Readers thetexan.news
Texas Cities Keep Dropping Flock Cameras As Statewide Privacy Backlash Grows
Texas Cities Keep Dropping Flock Cameras As Statewide Privacy Backlash Grows Dallas Express
Dallas City Council Signals Support for Flock Safety Cameras
Dallas City Council Signals Support for Flock Safety Cameras GovTech