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Dallas council could pull $1.5M from Flock camera contract over privacy concerns
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: David Goins , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· September 2, 2026
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Key points The city has 684 of these cameras, which are license plate readers. 5 million in funding for the technology could lead to all cameras being turned off.
A city's contract for AI-powered Flock cameras may be ended due to privacy concerns. The city has 684 of these cameras, which are license plate readers. A proposal to cut $1.5 million in funding for the technology could lead to all cameras being turned off.
This decision is part of a broader debate about using technology as a police tool and accessing data. A city council member is pushing for the funding cut, citing concerns about outside agencies accessing the city's data without sufficient oversight.
Further details about the proposal and the city's use of Flock cameras are available from the source.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
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