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Last Update: 09/22/2026 at 11:34 PM EST
Rhode Island Reconsiders Flock Surveillance
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Rhode Island communities are pausing, ending, or reconsidering Flock Safety automated license plate reader programs as officials and residents debate surveillance benefits against privacy and data-governance risks.
South Kingstown ended its trial, North Kingstown voted to end its program, Woonsocket postponed a decision, and Tiverton delayed new cameras after Gov. Dan McKee ordered a statewide pause and 60-day review. The review is centered on retention, access, search auditing, case-number requirements, multifactor authentication, data sharing, and breach-related protections.
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South Kingstown officials voted unanimously on July 27 to end and remove Flock Safety license plate reader cameras in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, over surveillance concerns.
8/8/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General
Woonsocket officials and residents debated Flock automated license plate readers at a Monday meeting in Rhode Island over safety benefits, privacy risks, and missing statewide safeguards.
8/18/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General
Gov. Dan McKee paused new automated license plate reader cameras statewide on Aug. 28, delaying four proposed Flock cameras in Tiverton, Rhode Island.
8/31/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General