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Salem Ends Flock Safety Contract | Boston News

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Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 26, 2026
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Summary

Salem’s pulling the plug on Flock Safety cameras—shutting down existing license plate readers and refusing to renew the contract, citing serious data privacy concerns. While the tech helped solve major crimes, including hit-and-runs and missing persons cases, city officials say the lack of clear data ownership and safeguards is unacceptable. Joining Salem, other Massachusetts towns like Framingham and Cambridge are making similar moves, pushing for surveillance systems that keep communities safe without compromising privacy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5d6d3266429c16af