Central Texas Cities Pause Flock Cameras | Austin News

Central Texas cities are turning off Flock cameras—automated license plate readers used by police to track stolen cars, missing persons, and suspects. While law enforcement sees them as vital tools, privacy advocates warn of over-surveillance and data misuse. Bastrop just rejected renewal; Austin, San Marcos, Pflugerville, and Leander have shut them down or paused use. But Round Rock, Hutto, Buda, and Liberty Hill remain active. The debate rages on as communities weigh safety against privacy, with Austin’s tech commission now weighing in on future rules. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e8bba83ea76e2e84