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Alexandria · October 28, 2026

Alexandria to end Flock camera program, turning off license plate readers

The City of Alexandria is shutting down its Flock camera program, including 61 license plate readers and other cameras along public roadways, with data to be turned off within 48 hours. The decision followed months of public opposition over privacy concerns, according to reporting from Alexandria.

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