Communities across the United States are pushing back against Flock Safety’s automatic license plate recognition cameras, with critics calling the technology mass surveillance while police defend it as a crime-fighting necessity.

Towns and cities from Texas to Minnesota are now voting to remove, pause, or reconsider their contracts with the Atlanta-based company. Opponents cite concerns over data privacy, potential misuse by law enforcement, and the chilling effect of constant monitoring. Meanwhile, police departments argue the cameras have proven instrumental in solving violent crimes and locating missing persons.

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