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How a small Houston-area city helped Flock cameras take off nationwide
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points Flock Safety cameras were approved for use in 2018. The city now has numerous cameras, with a total of 58 installed.
Automated license plate reader cameras have become widespread. A city with a small population was an early user of this technology. Flock Safety cameras were approved for use in 2018.
The city now has numerous cameras, with a total of 58 installed. The company behind the cameras views this city as a key example of its growth. It initially provided cameras for neighborhoods, but the city's request led to expansion into law enforcement.
Further information about the use of these cameras and the company's response to concerns is available from the source.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: Lake Conroe Area News ·
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