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Cranston Keeps Flock Tech for Safety | Providence News
Cranston is doubling down on Flock license plate reader tech despite neighboring towns pulling out—Mayor Ken Hopkins defends it as a five-year public safety powerhouse that’s recovered stolen cars, nabbed criminals, and found missing people—all while safeguarding privacy. With over 100 arrests and 100+ vehicles recovered since 2021, the system’s impact is real. But Governor Dan McKee’s calling for a statewide pause and 60-day review signals a broader reckoning on how this powerful surveillance tool should be governed across Rhode Island. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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