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How a small Houston-area city helped Flock cameras take off nationwide
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Jaewon Jung, Adrian Crooks , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 20, 2026
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Key points This city has fewer than 8,000 residents and approved the use of certain cameras in 2018. A company's expansion into law enforcement was aided by a small city.
A company's expansion into law enforcement was aided by a small city. This city has fewer than 8,000 residents and approved the use of certain cameras in 2018. The police chief reports that there are now many of these cameras throughout the city.
The company's CEO notes that this city was an important example of growth beyond residential areas. Initially, the technology was used in neighborhoods, but the city asked to expand its use.
Further information about the company and its cameras is available, including comments from the CEO about safeguards to prevent misuse.
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Category: Local Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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