Explore

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
City Council to receive AI data center petition from Save Lubbock

City Council to receive AI data center petition from Save Lubbock

A citizen-led petition that would place an 18-month moratorium on high-energy-use and high-water-use data center development in Lubbock will be presented Tuesday afternoon to the City Council.
The Columbus Dispatch The Columbus Dispatch
Activists disrupt Columbus City Council meeting over Flock cameras

Activists disrupt Columbus City Council meeting over Flock cameras

Activists disrupted a Columbus City Council meeting, demanding the city remove Flock license plate cameras immediately.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Massachusetts Towns Terminate Contracts for Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns

Massachusetts Towns Terminate Contracts for Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns

Two additional Massachusetts communities, Grafton and East Bridgewater, have announced the termination of their contracts with Flock Safety, a provider of license plate reader systems. This decision follows similar actions by over a dozen other municipalities in Massachusetts in recent months, all citing community backlash and privacy concerns. East Bridgewater Police Chief Michael Jenkins stated that the decision was driven by a need to maintain 'community trust' and that the ongoing concerns outweighed the anticipated benefits of the technology. Grafton Police Chief Neil A. Minardi also confirmed the deactivation of cameras due to 'growing concerns about the use of this technology.' The East Bridgewater police department had only brought one of its planned four cameras online before pausing the project for public review, while Grafton had installed 12 cameras. Both departments emphasized that their decisions were a direct response to local and national concerns regarding privacy, data access, oversight, ...
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Man Dies in Police Custody Following Alleged Stabbing in Corpus Christi, Texas

Man Dies in Police Custody Following Alleged Stabbing in Corpus Christi, Texas

In Corpus Christi, Texas, a man died in police custody on Friday after allegedly stabbing his mother. Officers responded to reports on the 4600 block of Yorktown Boulevard, where neighbors had already detained the male suspect. Upon taking custody of the man and placing him in a patrol vehicle, he began to experience physical distress. Medical assistance was requested from the fire department, and both the suspect and the victim were transported to local hospitals. The suspect was later pronounced dead, though the cause of death has not yet been determined. The victim remains in stable condition. Authorities are investigating whether narcotics or mental health issues played a role in the incident.
The Corpus Christi Caller Times The Corpus Christi Caller Times
Distinction, programs mark first day for Corpus Christi colleges

Distinction, programs mark first day for Corpus Christi colleges

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Del Mar College both began fall 2026 on Aug. 24.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
City of Chetek Deactivates Social Media Accounts Following Threats to Employees

City of Chetek Deactivates Social Media Accounts Following Threats to Employees

The City of Chetek, Wisconsin, has announced its decision to deactivate its social media accounts. This action comes in response to recent threats made against city employees. The announcement was made via a Facebook post by the city on Friday, August 21, stating that the accounts would be deactivated within 24 hours of the posting. The city also clarified that this deactivation would mean the cessation of Facebook livestreams for city meetings during any period the accounts remain inactive. The statement did not specify whether this measure is permanent or temporary, leaving the future of the city's social media presence uncertain. The nature and specifics of the threats against city employees were not detailed in the public announcement.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Oviedo Police Use Decoy Flock Camera to Apprehend Vandalism Suspect

Oviedo Police Use Decoy Flock Camera to Apprehend Vandalism Suspect

Oviedo police deployed a 3D-printed decoy Flock camera to catch a suspect accused of vandalizing and stealing license plate readers. After several actual Flock cameras were damaged or stolen, officers installed the fake camera on Lockwood Boulevard and placed it under surveillance. Police Chief David Coleman stated that Evan Meyer was apprehended while allegedly cutting down the decoy camera with pruning shears. Meyer was subsequently arrested in connection with the vandalism. The operation, however, was conducted without the prior knowledge of the Oviedo City Council, a fact that Mayor Megan Sladek noted, highlighting the sensitivity of the issue given ongoing debates about the use of Flock cameras in the city.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Fargo-Moorhead Residents Protest Flock Cameras, Citing Mass Surveillance and Wrongful Arrest Concerns

Fargo-Moorhead Residents Protest Flock Cameras, Citing Mass Surveillance and Wrongful Arrest Concerns

A protest was held in the Fargo-Moorhead area against the use of Flock cameras by local law enforcement. Protesters gathered near intersections where these cameras are installed, expressing concerns about mass surveillance and the potential for wrongful arrests. This demonstration marks the second protest against Flock cameras in the past week. Avery Cagle, a protester, highlighted that even a 4% error rate in cases could lead to innocent people being detained at gunpoint, emphasizing that such situations should be avoided. The protest took place despite rainy weather, indicating the strong sentiments of the participants regarding the privacy and civil liberties implications of the camera system.
Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Enquirer
What data does Flock gather about your car? What to know

What data does Flock gather about your car? What to know

What you need to know about the data Flock cameras collect, how long data is stored and who can search it.
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Representative Joe Neguse Facilitates Federal Grant for Larimer County Emergency Services Building

Representative Joe Neguse Facilitates Federal Grant for Larimer County Emergency Services Building

Larimer County has officially opened its new Emergency Services Building, a nearly $30 million project designed to serve as a central hub for wildland fire, search and rescue, dive, and other emergency response teams. The 40,000-square-foot facility, located at 2250 W. County Road 56, replaces an older building that could no longer meet the county's needs. The new building features office spaces, meeting and training rooms, locker rooms, a fitness facility, a breakroom, a dormitory, and a large garage for emergency vehicle storage. It also includes designated areas for the Phantom Canyon Wildland Crew, Larimer County Search and Rescue, and Larimer County Dive Rescue. Funding for the project came from multiple sources, including the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, the Colorado Energy Office, federal tax incentives, $3 million in Larimer County incentives, and an $850,000 federal grant facilitated by Representative Joe Neguse. Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally emphasized the importance ...
Rapid Read Rapid Read
Former Kenosha County Deputy Charged with Felony Misconduct for Misusing Camera System

Former Kenosha County Deputy Charged with Felony Misconduct for Misusing Camera System

Frank McGrath, a former Kenosha County deputy, is facing two felony counts of misconduct in public office. The charges stem from allegations that McGrath misused the Flock camera system to track his then-girlfriend's license plate up to 17 times while he was off duty. This incident led to his resignation from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department. The Flock camera system is designed for law enforcement purposes, primarily to aid in criminal investigations and track vehicles associated with crimes. Misusing such a system for personal reasons constitutes a serious breach of public trust and official conduct. The investigation into McGrath's actions revealed a pattern of unauthorized access and use of sensitive law enforcement technology for personal surveillance, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in system oversight and accountability within the department.
Trendline Trendline
West Chester Township Ends Partnership with VOA Country Music Festival Over Financial and Safety Concerns

West Chester Township Ends Partnership with VOA Country Music Festival Over Financial and Safety Concerns

West Chester Township Ends Partnership with VOA Country Music Festival Over Financial and Safety Concerns