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Flock cameras attract opposition from across the political spectrum

Tuugo5 September 2026 at 18:19

Republicans and Democrats in the United States are increasingly united on one issue: they want the removal of surveillance cameras from Flock Safety, which are used for license plate reading and community monitoring.

Flock's cameras, known as "flock cameras," have faced growing opposition from both sides of the American political spectrum, something rare in a polarized landscape.

The article does not specify details about the specific cities or states where this opposition is occurring, nor does it mention the specific arguments used by critics from both parties against the cameras.

Flock Safety is responsible for providing these surveillance cameras that are installed in communities for security purposes, but their presence has generated concerns about privacy and excessive surveillance.

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