Eliza Billingham
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Iowa Public Radio
The Cedar Rapids Police Department's contract with Flock ends in February. Instead of renewing it, the city wants to replace Flock cameras with Axon Outpost automated license plate readers. Police say Axon offers better local control and systemwide efficiency.
James Kelley
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Iowa Public Radio
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The City of Coralville is considering revisiting its contract with Flock Safety, a company that operates controversial Automated License Plate Readers in the area. It comes after the city received a letter from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office that states part of its policy prohibiting the cameras from being used for immigration enforcement does not comply with state law. -
Community members in eastern Iowa are bringing attention to a new surveillance technology that’s been quietly rolled out across the state. It’s a tool that helps law enforcement agencies track vehicles across multiple jurisdictions. While some say it helps reduce crime, there are growing concerns that it might be used with other motives in mind.
