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Flock cameras controversy set for Senate hearing

WASHINGTON — Flock cameras are under new scrutiny in the Senate as a privacy backlash against the law enforcement technology grows. The Senate Judiciary Committee’s panel on Crime and Counterterrorism will hold a hearing on Wednesday focused on the automated license plate readers, subcommittee Chairman Josh Hawley, R-Mo., announced Friday. He invited the…

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Spokane Spokesman-Review· Sep 19, 9:00 AMFlock cameras controversy set for Senate hearingAlso ran in Boulder Daily Camera, Hartford Courant, Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, Reading Eagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, Santa Ana Orange County Register, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The Boston Herald, The Denver Post, The Mercury News

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