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Berkeley Extends Surveillance Contract With Flock Safety but Rejects Major Expansion
Although the City Council approved up to 12 more months of Flock’s automated license plate readers, it voted against the Berkeley Police Department’s request to add drones, more cameras and new technology.
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Although the City Council approved up to 12 more months of Flock’s automated license plate readers, it voted against the Berkeley Police Department’s request to add drones, more cameras and new technology.
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According to KQED’s linked item, Berkeley Extends Surveillance Contract With Flock Safety but Rejects Major Expansion, Although the City Council approved up to 12 more months of Flock’s automated license plate readers, it voted against the Berkeley Police Department’s request to add drones, more cameras and new technology.
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