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Alexandria residents demand City Council drop Flock cameras over privacy fears
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Residents of Alexandria, Virginia have raised privacy concerns and urged City Council to terminate the city's contract with Flock Safety for automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, citing risks to immigrant communities and mass surveillance fears. Similar moves are underway in neighboring jurisdictions Arlington and Fairfax counties, reflecting growing regional opposition to ALPR technology.
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You cannot rely on local governments everywhere to accept ALPR data collection without pushback, especially near immigrant communities. If your security tech uses or depends on such surveillance, expect rising restrictions and community backlash that could close market access swiftly.
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