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Civil libertarians have also raised concerns about how the department uses Vigilant Solutions.
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Civil libertarians have expressed concerns regarding the New York City Police Department's use of Vigilant Solutions.
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Claim Maker
Maria Cramer
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-28",
    "technology": "Vigilant Solutions",
    "organization": "New York City Police Department"
}
Subject Tags
Privacy Civil Rights Surveillance
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220ca50e-db3b-4d0f-b078-fce653ae2760
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 11:07 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 11:07 AM (2 weeks ago)

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N.Y.P.D. Officers Used Flock Safety to Track License Plates
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/nyregion/nyc-flock-nypd-surveillance-cameras.html

New York City police officers used Flock Safety's license-plate readers for over 1,700 searches between 2023 and 2025, despite the department not having a contract with the company. This ad hoc use raises privacy concerns and questions about departmental oversight.

NYPD Flock Safety License Plate Readers Surveillance Technology Privacy Concerns Law Enforcement Civil Rights New York City

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