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AI discovered a root bug in Linux that had gone unnoticed for 15 years. The Pentagon is training amateur hackers to join its ranks, and a Flock license plate reader error led to police surrounding a car reviewer.

A car reviewer in Minnesota was swarmed by police in Plymouth after a Flock camera mistakenly identified the Range Rover he was driving as stolen.

Jason Michael Trevino was fatally shot by law enforcement during a standoff on Interstate 40 in Jackson, Tennessee, after being accused of abducting a child. The incident began with a domestic violence report in Columbus, Ohio, leading to a multi-state pursuit and the use of spike strips to stop Trevino's vehicle. The child was released during the standoff, but Trevino brandished a weapon, prompting officers to open fire.

Flock cameras are being removed in Westland as the city council has decided not to renew their contract, marking a significant development in the ongoing backlash against the surveillance technology.

Police in Pageland are investigating the cutting down of two Flock safety cameras used to locate stolen cars and wanted suspects. Concerns about privacy related to Flock cameras have been raised, with the company stating their license plate readers only capture still images deleted after 30 days and activate video networks only after specific calls for help.

Alameda County approved a $2.4 million surveillance contract with Flock after the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2, following the discovery that county surveillance data was illegally shared with federal authorities.

Flock cameras track more than just license plates and are rapidly expanding. The article highlights the growing presence of these surveillance devices beyond basic license plate tracking.

Flock cameras are tracking more than just license plates and expanding rapidly, raising privacy and security concerns among residents and activists.

A Suffolk man was charged with damaging over a dozen Flock safety cameras. He told an investigator the cameras were unconstitutional and violated Fourth Amendment rights, according to a detective's testimony during a preliminary hearing.

More Minnesota police agencies are using Flock cameras to combat crime, but concerns remain about who controls the data. The article highlights the adoption of the technology and raises questions about data access.

Residents of Pontiac are opposing the installation of Flock safety cameras, which were one of three main issues discussed at a recent city council meeting. The other points of contention included detention centers and data centers.

A Flock license plate reader incorrectly linked a San Diego man to a violent crime. The man was five miles away from the crime scene at the time.

A bipartisan ALPR amendment aimed at blocking police use of license plate readers (LPR), including Flock, was killed. The legislation's failure means existing restrictions on police LPR access remain unchanged.

Oakland's new speed camera program, launched in January, issued over 82,000 tickets between March and April to slow drivers and improve traffic safety. Fines range from $50 to $500 based on speed limit violations, with city officials planning a summer report on the program's impact.

A councilmember has proposed a ban on internet and phone use after the town banned Flock. The proposal comes as a response to the initial ban. The details of the ban are not specified.

Americans are smashing Flock cameras nationwide in a backlash against surveillance, with an article discussing the issue on a news website and comments available on another platform. The incident has garnered 2 points but no comments so far. The article is hosted on the State of Surveillance website.

Emory University is facing a lawsuit from three tenured professors over its handling of 2024 protests against Israel's assault on Gaza. The university has also faced protests over surveillance cameras and racist social media posts. Faculty and students have demanded action on these issues.

A 76-year-old grandmother is repeatedly being flagged for arrest due to an error in police camera software that cannot distinguish between the letter 'O' and the number '0'. The issue has resulted in the grandmother being pulled over multiple times. The problem is attributed to the Flock camera system used by the police.

A city discovered that Flock, a camera company, accessed surveillance footage from a children's gymnastics room during a sales demonstration. Despite this revelation, the city proceeded to renew Flock's contract.

Flock cameras have been incorrectly notifying police that a man without a warrant has one, leading to potential wrongful legal actions. The issue highlights a flaw in the camera system's data processing or integration with law enforcement databases.

Flock, a company, condemns false child predator allegations against it while simultaneously labeling its critics as terrorists. The article, sourced from IPVM, has 28 points and 7 comments on Hacker News.

The author contacted Flock's privacy contact to opt out of their domestic spying program, as detailed in a blog post and discussed on Hacker News.