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Abilene police address concerns, explain use of Flock license plate reader technology

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Jul 24, 2026 · reviewed by Skyler R
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Responding to public criticism, APD defended its 13 fixed Flock license-plate cameras and one portable trailer ($70,000 a year). It said the system does not use facial recognition or live tracking and that every search is logged for audit.

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