The North Liberty City Council voted 3–1 on Oct. 27 to terminate its contract with Flock, directing staff to omit funding in next year’s budget and begin the contract non‑appropriation termination process. Council and staff cited cost, transparency and security concerns; the city already paid $36,000 for the current year.

Six sources tell Reuters the bidder is Discover-Tech, with 12.9% of Starlink ads in TrendAI data. Why did the security firm keep that name out of its report?

Committee members and Mayor Graham debated how long ALPR data should be retained — the mayor said he wouldn’t support retention beyond 30 days while another member said the city’s window had been shortened to 21 days; detectives were asked which crimes need longer storage.

A parent told the board that K–5 screen use is excessive, flagged IXL (an adaptive platform) and an unresolved class-action privacy suit, and criticized a leaderboard implementation that posts student names and weekly winners; board members said they will pursue a tech audit and administrative follow-up.

Six sources tell Reuters the bidder is Discover-Tech, with 12.9% of Starlink ads in TrendAI data. Why did the security firm keep that name out of its report?

During a lengthy public-comment period, speakers urged cancellation or review of certain homelessness contracts, raised privacy concerns about automated license-plate readers and Flock cameras, and appealed to the council to help preserve community spaces such as Ethos Exchange.

Student representatives told trustees that opinions on AI vary widely: some students welcome it as a tool, others are organizing petitions to limit classroom use and express concerns about privacy and academic integrity.

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After extended public comment and council debate over privacy, data sharing and value, the Middleville Village Council voted to cancel its Flock Safety license‑plate camera agreement and asked staff to pursue removal logistics before the contract renews.

After repeated public testimony both for and against Flock Safety cameras, the Blount County commission adopted a resolution to hold a public forum on fixed automated license-plate-reader technology, setting logistics and a Nov. 17 date as part of amendments to the motion.

Multiple residents demanded removal of Flock automated cameras and raised safety concerns about decommissioned poles; some speakers alleged the installation and data collection violated the public and the community's ordinance, while councilors responded that the contract and public hearing had been published previously.

Council rejected a resolution to waive bidding and approve up to $712,000 for automated license‑plate‑reader cameras from Packetalk, following extended questioning about data access, retention, public‑records exemptions and whether footage could be obtained by outside parties.

The advisory board heard that access to flock-camera footage is limited to specialized major-accident teams for serious investigations, and staff pointed to a Clemson Police Department transparency page while working on an Axon-camera transparency page as well.

Multiple residents urged the council to reconsider or increase oversight of the city's Flock automatic‑license‑plate‑reader program, citing privacy, constitutional and human‑error risks and asking for public tours and clearer access policies.

Dozens of La Crosse residents told the Board of Estimates they oppose allocating tax dollars for Flock automated license-plate readers and similar ALPR technology, citing security vulnerabilities, possible misuse and legal concerns.

A nonbinding citizen's petition calling for suspension or nonrenewal of Charlton's Flock Safety license-plate readers and a public review passed 245-56 after residents raised privacy, error-rate and security concerns; supporters of the system urged regulation rather than removal.

During public comment, residents urged caution on a proposed data center—raising questions about a reported request for a 10-year tax abatement and long real-estate exemption—and separately warned about 'signal-trace' camera technology that may capture RF/location data, urging state-level action and sheriff oversight.

The board voted to allow the superintendent to engage with outside counsel about multi-district social-media litigation but amended the resolution to require returning to the full board before signing any engagement or fee agreement; members raised privacy, cost and subpoena concerns.

Question 1 would expand the public-records law to make many legislative and governor's-office records public; Ehrlich and Vitolo flagged privacy gaps in the ballot text and said the Legislature commonly refines initiatives after passage.

After weeks of public comment and debate, the Delavan City Council voted to direct staff to remove Flock Safety fixed cameras immediately, terminate the city's contract with Flock Safety and omit funding for pole-mounted license-plate readers from the 2027 budget.

Discover-Tech bid on 3.77bn impressions in four months, reaching almost 200,000 apps and sites. The report asks how a spyware partner stayed certified so long.

Public commenters urged the committee to remove Flock (ALPR) funding over privacy and safety concerns; the finance committee approved an amendment to remove a $50,000 flat-camera line from police technology and reallocate it to the citymotor-pool/general public-safety line.

A New York Times investigation has revealed that President Donald Trump's expanding AI-powered border surveillance system, which includes over 1,500 towers funded with more than $1 billion, can monitor activities in residential neighborhoods, playgrounds, and even inside homes. The system, described as a 'smart wall' with cameras that are 'always watching,' has raised significant privacy concerns among residents living within its range. Over a million people in the United States and Mexico reside within potential view of these towers, according to the newspaper's analysis. Eloisa Cavazos, a resident of Mission, Texas, whose home is directly across from one of the towers, reported that the system tracks her movements, including who she is with and who enters and exits her home. The surveillance system is designed to follow individuals as they move between overlapping coverage areas, meaning that moving out of one tower's range does not necessarily remove someone from surveillance. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) claims the technology is essential for border security and respects privacy and civil liberties, but the Times noted that individuals cannot opt out of the surveillance. Anduril, the company building most of the towers, disputed the Times' findings, stating that customers can block designated areas from monitoring, though CBP has not explained how frequently this safeguard is used. Former Laredo Councilman Gene Belmares, a Republican, expressed concerns about government surveillance, stating, 'We don't want to be surveilled by our government.' Dave Maass of the Electronic Frontier Foundation criticized the program as a 'costly boondoggle,' noting that similar technology claims have been made in the past but often fail to deliver results when reviewed by oversight bodies. The Times' investigation used drone footage to demonstrate the system's reach, showing children on playgrounds, people entering and leaving homes, and vehicles traveling through town. The report highlights growing tensions between national security initiatives and individual privacy rights, with critics arguing that the surveillance program lacks transparency and accountability.

Following reporting that third parties ran thousands of searches of license‑plate data, councilmember‑requested item 28 directs staff to report within 30 days on Flock and Motorola agreements, termination costs, system effectiveness and all outside agency access.

Discover-Tech bid on 3.77bn impressions in four months, reaching almost 200,000 apps and sites. The report asks how a spyware partner stayed certified so long.