Summary
Lubbock is rolling out a massive network of Flock Safety cameras to track license plates across the city. You can now look up exactly how many of these surveillance devices are watching your specific neighborhood.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Impact analysis
Taxpayer dollars are funding these camera contracts, which could lead to higher city spending on tech maintenance and data storage.
Local law enforcement gets a powerful tool to track stolen vehicles and solve crimes faster.
Privacy advocates worry that constant tracking of everyday drivers creates a 'surveillance state' vibe that feels like an overreach.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Save Lubbock pushes petition on flock cameras
For the past 50 days, a group called Save Lubbock has been gathering signatures for a petition calling on city leaders to ban Flock Safety cameras and other systems that scan and track vehicle license plates.
Flock camera map: How many are in your neighborhood?
Flock Safety, a surveillance equipment company, says it partners with more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners across 6,000 communities. Is your city one of them?
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