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Cities Pause Flock Cameras Over Privacy | Houston News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
Manvel and Willis, two Houston-area cities, are pulling the plug on Flock Safety’s surveillance cameras amid growing privacy concerns — even as law enforcement cites their effectiveness in solving crimes. Manvel is shutting down cameras with 30 days’ notice, citing fears over data misuse by Flock’s AI and third parties, while Willis is pausing operations until city council deliberates. Despite Flock’s claims that cities control data access and use anonymized info for tech improvements, local leaders worry these cameras could become tools for corporate surveillance. The tension highlights a broader national debate: can public safety and personal privacy coexist in an age of smart cameras? 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/98f29617e2ec747d