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Manvel police respond to mayor's Flock camera concerns, defend technology while acknowledging privacy questions
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Corley Peel , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 31, 2026
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Key points The department says it supports the responsible use of technology to investigate crime and protect the community. A mayor has called for a city to end its contract with Flock, a license plate reader company.
A mayor has called for a city to end its contract with Flock, a license plate reader company. The police department has responded, defending its use of the technology while acknowledging concerns about data privacy and cybersecurity. The department says it supports the responsible use of technology to investigate crime and protect the community.
It also recognizes the need for answers to questions about privacy, access, and data sharing. The police department's statement was made in response to questions from a news organization. Further details about the situation are available from the source.
The license plate reader company is used by law enforcement agencies in the greater Houston area. The mayor's concerns have sparked a response from the police department, which is seeking to address the issues raised.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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