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Task force meets on Flock camera misuse, Georgia lawmaker stops short of promising fix
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points Further details about the situation and the response to it are available from the source, including the outcome of investigations and any changes to rules governing the cameras' use. Pressure is mounting for lawmakers to address the misuse of certain cameras.
Pressure is mounting for lawmakers to address the misuse of certain cameras. A state senator has spoken out about the issue, but has not committed to introducing new legislation. The cameras in question are used to capture images of license plates, which are then stored for later use by law enforcement.
More than a dozen police officers have been arrested in connection with the misuse of these cameras. A committee chairman has weighed in on the issue, discussing it at a press conference and in a published opinion piece.
Further details about the situation and the response to it are available from the source, including the outcome of investigations and any changes to rules governing the cameras' use.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
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