2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1205+ words) Some government officials said they understand the community’s anger, but warn that many of these contracts fall outside their jurisdiction. HOUSTON — At a 9 a.m. Harris County Commissioners Court meeting Aug. 17, dozens of Houston residents filed into the courtroom. The commissioners…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (254+ words) The Tennessee town of Collegedale is addressing privacy concerns about automated license plate readers by taking the cameras down altogether. Collegedale Police Chief Jack Sapp said in a statement on Wednesday that he revoked access to the city's Flock cameras…...

8+ hour, 13+ min ago   (1281+ words) You might expect someone taking down surveillance cameras to avoid being filmed. Jevon Martinez did the opposite. The 44-year-old Rio Rancho, New Mexico, man recorded himself removing Flock Safety camera equipment around Bernalillo County on September 2. He loaded the equipment…...

10+ hour, 26+ min ago   (1386+ words) Officials across party lines are moving to dismantle the growing network of cameras tracking American drivers. At the state level, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott blocked agencies from spending money on the cameras on Aug. 27, according to the Texas Tribune....

8+ hour, 20+ min ago   (213+ words) Public frustration hasn't stayed purely bureaucratic. A Facebook post sought to identify a suspect and seek a charge in a Flock-camera incident, according to Facebook. The incident underscored how contentious the cameras had become locally. Still, Waltham's retreat has unfolded…...

8+ hour, 23+ min ago   (417+ words) GTA Mod Adds Flock Cameras—And Lets Players Destroy Them A Grand Theft Auto V mod has added 235 simulated Flock surveillance cameras to Los Santos, giving players a new source of police attention—and something else to blow up. “Flock…...

13+ hour, 31+ min ago   (295+ words) Published Sep 12, 2026 10:01 AM EDT The surveillance state is trying out a new tactic: pocket watching. 404 Media reports on how secretive “predictive policing” units in the US Border Patrol are analyzing Americans’ financial activity and using it as a pretext to…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (362+ words) Domhnall Gleeson got the General Hux treatment during his first visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The Rise of Skywalker actor recently revealed what it was like to ride Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride as an actor…...

14+ hour, 12+ min ago   (692+ words) The absolute worst fears of privacy advocates are materializing rapidly, as yet another high-ranking law enforcement officer has been arrested for allegedly weaponizing an automated mass surveillance network to stalk a former romantic partner. Just a day after a Florida…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (119+ words) 79% of Americans say physical security has not significantly improved since 9/11 The data behind the doubt Alcatraz at GSX 2026 Alcatraz will be at GSX 2026 in Atlanta at booth #1339, September 14–16, where the company's team will be showcasing new real time tailgating analytics,…...