Flock cameras are dividing U.S. cities. Here's what to know.
The New York Times · August 13, 2026 · United States
Times explainer: Flock cameras can detect vehicles up to 75 feet away, capture partial plates, and log make, type, and color. More than 7,000 organizations have contracts, according to the company. Civil-liberties groups and city councils are split over the rollout.
Why it is in the file
Handy explainer URL when you need a mainstream, non-advocacy primer that still states the core capability: plate plus vehicle attributes, searchable nationwide.
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