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Decatur weighs Flock camera use amid privacy concerns
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Further details about the discussion and the city's considerations are available from the source. City leaders are considering the use of Flock license plate reader cameras in their community.
City leaders are considering the use of Flock license plate reader cameras in their community. Questions have been raised about the potential impact on privacy and the possibility of misuse of the surveillance technology.
The city is examining the role of these cameras, weighing their use amid ongoing concerns. Further details about the discussion and the city's considerations are available from the source.
The issue of Flock camera use is being evaluated by city leaders, who are looking into the implications of the technology on the community.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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