Pennsylvania lawmakers debate the need for Flock cameras amid rising anti-surveillance sentiment @CBS21News
Pennsylvania lawmakers debate the need for Flock cameras amid rising anti-surveillance sentiment  @CBS21News
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking a closer look at Flock safety cameras and other automated license plate readers as concerns grow over privacy, data sharing and how the technology is used.

License plate readers and Flock safety cameras are being used across Pennsylvania — including in Cambria, Blair, Centre and Clearfield counties.

The website known as ‘DeFlock’ has gained popularity as it tracks license plate reader locations across the country.

But one company has drawn particular attention: Flock Safety.

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