Eastpointe votes to cancel Flock contract for license plate reader cameras
There were 19 Flock cameras operating in the five square mile city, that will now be removed.
There were 19 Flock cameras operating in the five square mile city, that will now be removed.
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Eastpointe city leaders have voted to terminate its contract with license plate reader cameras from Flock.
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