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Floyd County residents demand answers on Flock license plate cameras
Read full article: Floyd County residents demand answers on Flock license plate camerasThe controversy is part of a broader debate unfolding across Southwest Virginia over the use of Flock Safety cameras, which law enforcement agencies use to capture and store license plate data.
City of Roanoke to remove all Raven Shot Detection devices after many installed without correct approval
Read full article: City of Roanoke to remove all Raven Shot Detection devices after many installed without correct approvalThe City of Roanoke announced on Monday that they are in the process of removing installed Raven Shot Detection devices after over a dozen sensors were installed in incorrect locations.
“Deflockroanoke” raising awareness about Flock Cameras, mass surveillance across Roanoke
Read full article: “Deflockroanoke” raising awareness about Flock Cameras, mass surveillance across RoanokeThe Instagram account “deflockroanoke” has only been active for less than a week but is already doing its part to raise awareness about Flock cameras.
Christiansburg residents react to hidden Flock cameras scanning license plates across town
Read full article: Christiansburg residents react to hidden Flock cameras scanning license plates across townAutomated license plate readers, commonly called Flock cameras, have quietly spread across Christiansburg — and many of the people who drive past them every day had no idea they were there.
Roanoke City halts installation of Raven Shot Detection cameras after devices installed in unapproved areas
Read full article: Roanoke City halts installation of Raven Shot Detection cameras after devices installed in unapproved areasRoanoke City announced on Monday that they suspending work on Raven Shot Detection devices following the discovery that crews were working from a list of locations that were not approved by City Council. 10 News previously reported on a case in Northwest Roanoke where a homeowner claimed a device was installed only yards from her home.
Roanoke homeowner says a Flock Device was installed on her property without notice
Read full article: Roanoke homeowner says a Flock Device was installed on her property without noticeA Northwest Roanoke homeowner says she was caught off guard after discovering what appears to be a gunshot detection device installed on her property — without any advance warning.
Lynchburg Police use Flock technology to track down homicide suspect
Read full article: Lynchburg Police use Flock technology to track down homicide suspectA man has been arrested in connection with a homicide at the Willow Oaks Apartment Complex in South Boston, according to the South Boston Police Department.
Roanoke Police Department uses Flock technology to locate missing man
Read full article: Roanoke Police Department uses Flock technology to locate missing manThe Roanoke Police Department announced Wednesday that it had used recently implemented Flock technology to locate a missing 75-year-old man on April, 16.
City of Roanoke to decide on gunshot detection devices at Monday’s City Council meeting
Read full article: City of Roanoke to decide on gunshot detection devices at Monday’s City Council meetingThe agenda item - listed as 7C - officially reads as “Approval of an encroachment permit for the installation of gunshot detection devices for the Roanoke Police Department within the public right-of-way at various locations throughout the City of Roanoke.”
Martinsville phases out gunshot detection tech, Roanoke plans implementation
Read full article: Martinsville phases out gunshot detection tech, Roanoke plans implementationThe Martinsville Police Department is discontinuing its use of a gunshot detection system due to performance issues, while Roanoke prepares to implement the same technology next year.