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Flock Cameras In Lubbock, Wolfforth, And Idalou: What The Data Shows - 93.1 KISS FM
Twenty-seven automated license plate readers, known as Flock cameras, now watch Lubbock streets.
Your daily commute, whether heading to the South Plains Mall or picking up groceries near Broadway, now likely involves a license plate scan. Police departments gain a strong investigative asset.
Common questions
How many Flock cameras are currently operating in Lubbock?
- Twenty-seven Flock cameras are currently operating on Lubbock streets. These automated license plate readers photograph every passing vehicle, logging license plate data for local law enforcement agencies to use in their operations across the Hub City.
What do Flock cameras record and how is the data used?
- Flock cameras photograph every passing vehicle and log its license plate data. This information is then used by local law enforcement agencies, including those in Lubbock, Wolfforth, and Idalou, to assist with various police investigations and crime-fighting efforts.
Why are Lubbock residents divided on Flock cameras?
- Lubbock residents are divided on Flock cameras because some view them as effective crime-fighting technology, while others see them as a clear invasion of privacy. The devices continuously photograph vehicles, raising concerns about constant digital surveillance in daily life.
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