‘Creepy surveillance’: why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Some cities are terminating contracts with Flock Safety, a firm providing license plate reader cameras, due to growing privacy concerns from residents. For example, in Dunwoody, Georgia, residents have been demanding an end to the city's contract with the security firm for two months. This backlash against automated license plate readers, which has spread from California to New York, highlights a national debate over surveillance technology. While some cities cut ties, others are signing new contracts, indicating a divided approach to the technology. Many municipalities are still determining their stance on the use of these cameras.