This state's citizens now oppose Flock cameras — despite agreeing they help police

This state’s citizens now oppose Flock cameras — despite agreeing they help police


There are now over 130,000 ALPR cameras in the United States, the vast majority of which are from controversial company Flock. Both the camera capabilities and the rapid increase in number of cameras have become a hot-button issue, with the recorded number of cameras increasing by more than 30,000 in less than two months.

In one big Sun Belt state, it’s been less than three months since residents figured out they’re being watched, and the situation is only getting worse.

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Technology used to monitor, police, and conduct federal investigations has been at the tip of the spear in the debate surrounding personal freedoms, and citizens have quickly soured on the idea that the Big Brother-style security system is welcome in the state.

‘82% of those polled are concerned

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