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Murray City police records about a 2014 incident involving minors have been denied for public release, raising questions about accountability versus privacy.

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Director denies request for Murray police records, citing minors' privacy
The director denied Courtney Tanner's GRAMA request for Murray City police records about Javier Celis, finding juvenile victims' privacy interests under Utah Code 63G-2-3022(d) outweighed the public interest and concluding redaction could not yield intelligible, usable records for fact‑checking.
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April 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Residents are rallying for a ban on invasive surveillance technology, warning that unregulated license-plate readers could pose serious privacy and national security threats.

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Residents press council to ban 'flock' license‑plate readers and curb mass surveillance
Multiple public commenters urged the council to prohibit license‑plate–reading systems and related surveillance technologies, warning of privacy and national‑security risks and urging either an ordinance ban or charter amendment.
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September 20, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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Residents are demanding accountability after allegations surfaced that the city attorney used a decades-old mugshot to retaliate against a local critic.

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Residents accuse city attorney of improperly obtaining 30-year-old mugshot, demand investigation
Multiple Crown Point residents used public comment to accuse City Attorney Alex Kudnowski of retrieving and distributing a decades-old mugshot to smear a critic, prompting calls from commenters for an immediate investigation and possible changes to city ethics practices.
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May 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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A local reporter reveals concerning gaps in the city’s Flock camera audit logs, questioning the transparency of public surveillance practices.

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Local reporter presses West Des Moines council on Flock camera audits; police chief defends controls
A reporter asked the council whether the city’s public Flock camera audit logs are complete and why many public 'reason' fields are blank; Mayor Trimble and Chief Bellamy said audits occur, new features are being added and access is tightly controlled to prevent misuse.
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September 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Kalispell City Council has scrapped a controversial $70,000 license-plate reader from its budget after a powerful public outcry over privacy concerns!

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Kalispell council scraps $70,000 license‑plate reader from budget after large public outcry
After more than two hours of public comment emphasizing privacy and accuracy concerns, Kalispell City Council voted to remove a $70,000 license‑plate reader (LPR) appropriation from the FY2026–27 budget and directed staff to pursue alternatives and policies before any purchase.
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August 19, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Kerrville residents are raising alarms over surveillance cameras, questioning privacy and demanding action from local officials.

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Residents urge Kerrville to push back on Flock surveillance cameras
Several residents at the Aug. 11 Kerrville City Council meeting urged the city and county to remove Flock surveillance cameras and license-plate readers, raising constitutional and privacy concerns; Mayor Joe Herring said the city has no contract with Flock but will issue a clarifying press release.
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August 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Tallahassee's police and fire departments report significant drops in crime rates and enhanced safety measures, showcasing the power of technology and community partnerships.

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Tallahassee police and fire chiefs describe declining crime, LPR success and expand camera partnerships
Police and fire chiefs told the commission violent crime and traffic fatalities fell in 2025, described efforts to raise fire ISO ratings through staffing, and defended public‑private camera and license‑plate‑reader programs as tools used in dozens of investigations, while commissioners raised privacy and vendor‑security concerns.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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The Colorado Senate has just passed a groundbreaking bill that could change how minors' name changes are handled, protecting their privacy while stirring up a debate over parental consent.

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Senate adopts bill to suppress public records of minors' name changes with parental-consent guardrails
Senate Bill 18, as amended, suppresses public court records for minors’ name-change petitions prospectively and limits access to parties, courts and law enforcement; debate focused on parental consent and family-court processes before the Senate approved the bill Feb. 23, 2026.
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February 26, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Residents are rallying to save beloved community programs and challenge surveillance contracts, as the countdown to the final budget vote on June 9 begins!

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Residents urge more funding for downtown events and neighborhood leaders, while opponents press city to end Flock Safety ALPR contract
At the June 2 Athens-Clarke County meeting, public commenters pushed for larger special-events funding and continued support for neighborhood leaders, and multiple residents urged removal or renegotiation of the city’s contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns. Commissioners scheduled the final FY27 budget vote for June 9.
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June 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM
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April 5, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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Residents near the Wiseburn Sports Complex are raising alarms over privacy and security as construction progresses, fearing their homes could become fishbowls.

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Residents Address Privacy Concerns Over Weisburn Sports Complex Developments
Community members voice concerns about privacy and security near Weisburn Sports Complex.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Residents in Baldwin Park are raising alarms over a proposed 25-foot training facility, fearing it could disrupt their peaceful neighborhood and expose children to unwanted disturbances.

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Applicant team defends 25-foot training facility against public privacy concerns
Applicant addresses community fears regarding noise, light, and privacy at training facility proposal.
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March 28, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Oregon is taking a bold step to protect its outdoor workers by allowing park employees to keep their home addresses confidential, sparking a vital conversation about safety and privacy.

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Oregon House passes bill to protect park employees' home addresses
House Bill 2922 allows State Parks employees to keep home addresses confidential.
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March 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Skokie residents are raising their voices against new regulations on owner-occupied short-term rentals and questioning the safety of a $255,000 surveillance program.

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Residents ask Skokie trustees to exempt owner-occupied Airbnbs; privacy concerns raised over $255,000 Flock program
Public speakers urged the board to grandfather owner-occupied short-term rentals and criticized perceived lack of notice on a short-term rental pilot; a resident-security engineer urged removal of Skokie's $255,000 Flock license-plate reader system citing security and privacy risks; the mayor said staff will follow up with affected hosts.
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June 17, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Springfield School District 186 is taking a stand for student and staff privacy by setting new guidelines for public comments—find out how they balance community input with confidentiality.

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Springfield Board of Education sets rules for public comments on student privacy
Board encourages public comment while protecting student and employee privacy regulations.
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June 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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June 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Maryland's House Bill 1226 could revolutionize traffic safety in Baltimore with automatic stop sign monitoring, but is it a step towards safer streets or an invasion of privacy?

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Maryland House Bill 1226 establishes stop sign monitoring system in Baltimore City
House Bill 1226 introduces traffic monitoring systems to enforce stop sign regulations in Baltimore.
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April 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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April 5, 2024 at 11:41 PM
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The Cheektowaga Town Board has hit pause on adding new automatic license-plate readers, raising critical questions about privacy, data ownership, and community impact.

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Cheektowaga board tables proposed expansion of Flock license-plate readers after public privacy concerns
After a lengthy public-comment period and extended board debate, the Town Board of Cheektowaga voted to table a resolution to amend its agreement with Flock Group to add two ALPR cameras, citing unresolved questions about data ownership, vendor security, placement, and recurring costs.
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May 29, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Tensions erupted at the Cartwright Elementary District's latest board meeting as budget transparency issues collided with alarming privacy concerns raised by a concerned parent.

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Board members clash over budget transparency and personal privacy concerns in public meeting
Board discussions reveal tensions over budget access and allegations of information misuse.
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June 13, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Lee County officials hit pause on an aerial-photography contract amid rising fears over privacy and property taxes from concerned residents.

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Lee County officials pause aerial-photography contract after public privacy and tax concerns
Lee County commissioners agreed to remove an aerial-photography contract from the regular meeting agenda after residents raised privacy and tax concerns; county staff and the vendor said the imagery is collected by manned aircraft for statutorily required base mapping and disaster response.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM