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Carrollton residents debate Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The city currently has 67 Flock cameras in place, with some funded by a state grant and others paid for with city funds. A debate is underway about the use of Flock cameras, which read license plates, due to concerns over surveillance, privacy, and data security.
A debate is underway about the use of Flock cameras, which read license plates, due to concerns over surveillance, privacy, and data security. Residents are divided on whether to continue using the technology. Some argue that it can help police solve crimes, such as recovering stolen vehicles. Others are calling for a pause on the program until improvements are made to protect people's information.
The city currently has 67 Flock cameras in place, with some funded by a state grant and others paid for with city funds. Residents on both sides of the issue recently spoke at a city council meeting to express their views.
Further details on the debate and the use of Flock cameras are available from the source.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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