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Caldwell County
Caldwell County is installing a network of Flock license plate-reading cameras to track vehicles across the area. It’s a major tech upgrade for the sheriff’s office that aims to solve crimes faster but raises some serious questions about your personal privacy.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
Declined $100,000 in state grant funding for law enforcement equipment.
Citizens advocating for privacy protections against automated surveillance networks.
Law enforcement agencies losing potential grant-funded equipment.
Following heavy public pushback over license plate reader privacy concerns and state funding freezes, the county voted to decline a $100,000 state grant.
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office launches Flock Safety cameras to enhance crime prevention KEYE
Caldwell County installs Flock camera technology, sheriff’s office says KXAN Austin
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