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Hays County
Hays County is ditching Flock, the company that runs those automated license plate readers you see everywhere. It’s a major win for privacy advocates who were worried about how much data the county was tracking on our daily commutes.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Involved roughly $96,739 initially placed in the sheriff's software budget.
Law enforcement agencies seeking investigative efficiency.
Taxpayers funding contested technology and citizens concerned about digital privacy.
A large group of residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed 10-year contract and funding for Axon AI surveillance tools, citing privacy concerns, unproven technology, and high costs.
Residents and commissioners debated the expansion of law enforcement technology contracts, focusing on data privacy, multi-year commitments, and strict court oversight for artificial intelligence features.
The use of license plate readers by the Sheriff's Office raised concerns about privacy and mass surveillance. The Court decided to move forward with the technology while requiring a formal policy.
Hays County ends contract with Flock for license plate reader cameras KVUE
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