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Police tighten Flock camera policy, one chief says
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Ashlyn Webb , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Details of the audit and review process are available from the source, including the number of searches flagged and the department's response to the review. A police department's use of license plate reader technology has undergone review.
A police department's use of license plate reader technology has undergone review. The auditing system flagged certain searches, which were then examined to determine their legitimacy. All searches were found to comply with policy.
Further review was conducted to ensure proper use of the technology. This comes amid allegations of abuse of similar technology by law enforcement agencies.
Details of the audit and review process are available from the source, including the number of searches flagged and the department's response to the review.
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Category: safety Published: August 22, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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