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Flock Cameras and the Freedom to Move | Providence News
A former Pawtucket cop warns that Flock cameras are turning the city into a surveillance state, tracking every vehicle and eroding our right to move freely. While police hail them as vital crime-solving tools — citing recent successes and 400+ searches in 30 days — he fears misuse for personal or political targeting. The department counters with strict limits: no expired plate flags, 30-day data retention unless under investigation. Not all towns agree — some have rejected state requests — sparking a national debate over safety vs. privacy, especially as data-sharing policies vary and…
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