Palo Alto prepares to audit Flock camera system amid questions over data access
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Times Bay AreaPublished August 22, 2026Updated August 22, 2026English
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Another Bay Area city is set to wade into the growing controversy over Flock Safety cameras. Palo Alto said it’s preparing to audit its Flock camera system after learning data had been shared through a nationwide network despite local policies limiting who could access it. Law enforcement officials say the automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are critical to public safety, but critics arg
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