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Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 16 days ago

US Cities Cancel 50+ Flock Surveillance Contracts Amid Public Backlash

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US Cities Cancel 50+ Flock Surveillance Contracts Amid Public Backlash

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Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 16 days ago

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At least 54 US cities have canceled or rejected Flock license plate camera contracts in 2026 as privacy concerns and false alerts spark nationwide backlash.

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How can I get started making this an issue with my city council?
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  Step 1: build a guillotine.
  
  Step 2: bring it to a town hall.
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    That might make me a bigger issue than I want to be right away 😂 but I love their enthusiasm!

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