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Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1205+ words) Some government officials said they understand the community’s anger, but warn that many of these contracts fall outside their jurisdiction. HOUSTON — At a 9 a.m. Harris County Commissioners Court meeting Aug. 17, dozens of Houston residents filed into the courtroom. The commissioners…...
After spike in misdemeanor marijuana arrests, Houston mayor blames district attorney
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (1096+ words) The spike in arrests under Mayor John Whitmire coincided with an increase in prosecutions by the district attorney — one year before the current DA took office. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire blamed a sharp spike in…...
Two Houston-area communities suspend Flock camera use over privacy concerns
4+ day, 35+ min ago (565+ words) The decisions by both municipalities come as Flock faces growing national scrutiny over its nationwide camera network. Two Houston-area communities suspended their use of Flock Safety cameras this week after residents expressed worries about how the company's surveillance systems might…...
Three suspects arrested in string of aggravated robberies across Houston region
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (413+ words) Investigators say three suspects used firearms during at least seven aggravated robberies in Fort Bend and Harris Counties, targeting multiple food trucks and businesses in the area. Three men have been charged for their alleged role in at least seven…...
Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (764+ words) Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered all state agencies to pause funding for Flock cameras as scrutiny over the AI-powered surveillance devices has mounted. The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state…...
Former Katy officer faces charges after allegedly using Flock cameras to track ex-wife
2+ week, 4+ day ago (199+ words) Sergio Rodriguez was charged with two third-degree felonies including allegedly stalking and misusing official information using Flock license plate readers to track his ex-wife for over six months. A former Katy police officer is due in Fort Bend County court…...
Galveston County law enforcement busts alleged drug operation near Texas City middle school
3+ week, 2+ day ago (404+ words) Galveston County law enforcement busted an alleged drug operation on Tuesday that officials claim was located within walking distance of a middle school. Among other drugs and alcohol, officials said they seized fentanyl pills, over four pounds of marijuana and…...
Deer Park police officer suspended after admitting to the misuse of Flock cameras – Houston Public Media
3+ week, 3+ day ago (345+ words) The suspension comes as criticism of Flock cameras has increased in recent months. The criticism stems mainly from the use of Flock cameras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the misuse of the system by law enforcement at other departments…...